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15.000 Tourists Visit Ani City
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey
Aug 19 2005
KARS (JTW) - When Turkish government opened Ani region to civilian
activities, the 5.000-years-old historical town lured thousands of
tourists. More than 15,000 tourists visit Ani in a year. Ani is one
of the oldest Turkish towns and home of the first Seljuki Mosque Ebul
Menucehr Camii (1071).
Ministry of Culture expects more than 20.000 visitors to Ani in 2005.
Ani is an important town for the Armenians as well. There are 10
historical churches in Ani region.
Ani is very close to Turkey-Armenia border.
Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey
Aug 19 2005
KARS (JTW) - When Turkish government opened Ani region to civilian
activities, the 5.000-years-old historical town lured thousands of
tourists. More than 15,000 tourists visit Ani in a year. Ani is one
of the oldest Turkish towns and home of the first Seljuki Mosque Ebul
Menucehr Camii (1071).
Ministry of Culture expects more than 20.000 visitors to Ani in 2005.
Ani is an important town for the Armenians as well. There are 10
historical churches in Ani region.
Ani is very close to Turkey-Armenia border.