Fethiye Mosque

Fethiye Mosque in central Kars is an unusual urban monument formed by the later conversion into a mosque of a former church building bearing the influences of 19th-century Russian-period Baltic architecture. Its stone façade and distinct architectural layers reveal Kars’s multicultural urban history.

KarsEastern AnatoliaMosque and Historic Structure

HIGHLIGHTS

Why Visit Fethiye Mosque?

Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.

01Stone structure influenced by Baltic architecture

02Historic layers transformed from church into mosque

03Located on a walking route through central Kars

VISIT PLAN

What to Know Before You Go

↗Getting ThereIt is located near the city center in the Ortakapi neighborhood and is easy to reach on foot.

◎Route TypeCultural and Architectural Tourism · Mosque and Historic Structure

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LocationOrtakapi, Merkez / Kars

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EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Fethiye Mosque with Ani Archaeological Site / Kars Castle in the same itinerary.

This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗

Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026

Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.

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