NOAH'S FERTILE TERRITORY: IĞDIR

In Turkey's eastern border, after crossing the Aras Mountains, you'll find lush plains called Noah's fertile lands. When you raise your head, the magnificent Mount Ararat will stand before you with all its majesty. In the shadow of Mount Ararat, humanity has become a harbor for Noah's Ark Mount Ararat You will find Iğdır that has been the cradle of civilizations as old as its history.

The only province with a border with three states, by plane Kars, where you can easily reach by road, you can stay in 4 or 5 star Iğdır central hotels that offer you many different options. Iğdır hotels promise you a comfortable holiday with their spacious and spacious decorations, rooms with city and nature views, and restaurants where you can try the flavors of traditional Iğdır cuisine. Iğdır hotel prices, on the other hand, vary from luxurious options according to the comfort of the hotels to affordable prices suitable for every budget.

WHERE TO GO, WHAT TO DO, WHAT TO EAT IN IĞDIR

Neighboring Armenia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Iğdır is thought to be named after the eldest son of Deniz Han, Igdir Bey, one of the six sons of Oghuz Khan. At the same time, when you come to Iğdır, which is a city of castles with many castles, the Two Stork Statues that represent the storks that come to Iğdır due to its mild climate will be the first structure that will catch your eye.

Especially Iğdır Castle, which is located on the skirts of Great Ararat Mountain and dates back to 1064; most were built on the Silk Road for defense purposes; Karakale, Suveren Castle, Alikoçek Castle, Kızılkule Castle, Güngörmez Castle and Gedikli Castle are among the must-see historical buildings of Iğdır, the city of castles.

Iğdır city center 2 Starting from a plain at a distance of km, passing through İrem Vineyards and extending to Mount Ararat, Noah's Trail Travel Trail is a very special tour where you can join as a family and trace the legends of this ancient geography. İrem Bağları in Melekli town, which is located on this track; It is also mentioned in the holy books as the place where the people on the ship started to spread to the world after Noah's ship sat on Mount Ararat, which is rumored to be the life of Adam and Eve. You can come across a thousand different shades of nature, Hz. You should not leave Iğdır without seeing the historical grape trees believed to date from the time of Noah, the indigenous Shalak Melon and this lush valley that hosts many wild animal species.

Iğdır Plain ' The Koç-Headed Tombs, found in almost all ancient cemeteries in Turkey and dating from the Seljuk, Akkoyunlu and Karakoyunlu periods, are symbols of a tradition extending from Central Asia to Anatolia. The figures on the ram sculptures were made to give information about the person lying in the grave for the illiterate. Visiting these mausoleums and trying to guess who is buried must be tempting for curious visitors.

Also; Karakale Ruins, one of the oldest settlements of Sürmeli Pit; Iğdır Ejder Caravanserai, one of the oldest surviving Turkish works in the region, built by the Surmari Emir Şerafettin Ejder in the 12th century; Çakırtaş Village Seljuk Cupola, whose writings are still being analyzed; Kültepe, which is also suitable for mountain bike tours and horseback rides; You should definitely add the Ahura Ruins, which was used as a place of worship by the people of Artaksiyas 2200 years ago, and the Aras River, which is believed to have been formed by the tears of the peoples of the separated regions. Of course, do not forget the Shahmaran Hill and Cave, where Shahmaran, the king of snakes, is believed to have lived.

It is 35 km from the city center of Iğdır and is the highest and oldest in our country with 2200 meters. Korhan Plateau, which also has a forest, will offer you a visual feast with its natural beauties and meteor pits formed over millions of years. It is necessary to add to this visual feast the Rainbow Hills, located in Tuzluca district of Iğdır, whose reputation has been increasing in recent years and dazzling with a riot of red, brown, gray and yellow colors.

With its legends, history and richness of nature, Iğdır has many more must-see places that we cannot fit in here. After Kelecoş or Hörre soup; Stone Meatballs made from meat beaten with a hammer on a hammered stone; Chicken Sorva; Tandoori Shish; You start your feast with Ekşili or Cızdık cooked with a local herb vegetable; You can put a sweet spot with Fetir, Omaç Halva or Kavut.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- You should definitely see Mount Ararat, which served as a port for Noah's Ark, and the İrem Vineyards, where Adam and Eve are believed to have lived.

- You should visit the Korhan Plateau with the highest altitude and the oldest forest in Turkey and the Rainbow Hills that will dazzle you with a riot of colors.

- In Şahmaran Hill and Cave, where the king of the snakes is believed to have lived, you should follow the traces of Shahmaran's love for one of the local people.

- You should visit the castles of Iğdır, the city of castles.

- You should definitely try the traditional flavors of Iğdır, especially Taş Köfte.