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Kars - Kuyucuk Lake Wild Life Reserve, Turkey
| Contributor | dienuz |
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| Country | Turkey |
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| Postal address | İstasyon Mah. İsmail Aytemiz Cad. No: 161, Kat: 2, Kars Merkez 36100, Turkey |
| Phone | +90 474 212 38 84 |
| Fax | +90 474 212 38 84 |
| Cell phone | +90 533 341 89 19 |
| onder@kuzeydoga.org | |
| Webpage | http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/tourism/eden/themes-destinations/countries/turkey/kars-kuyucuk/index_en.htm |
| Release date | 30/03/2018 |
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In the northeastern corner of Turkey, resting at an altitude of
1,750 meters lies the region of Kars. This historical area sits below the Castle of
Kars, a magnificent fortress built in the 12th century. The lake is ideally
located about 38 kilometers away and was designated as a
wildlife reserve in 2005. The lake is known for its amazing
bird-watching and is a prime place for sightseeing and trekking. Kars is also a
food-lovers paradise - rich dairy
products, world-class cheeses, and roasted
goose, which can only be found in this part of Turkey. Kars
is an area that has a high regard for the environment. Ongoing studies
that monitor the ecological impacts on the lakes and other shoreline
vegetation are taken seriously. Designated parking, picnicking and
walking trails have also been introduced to help preserve the lands. The focus is on improving the quality of tourism in the area, visitor and information centres were built. Winner of the "2009 Tourism and protected areas award", also recieved status as a Destination of Excellence (EDEN).
