Agri

95 kms east von Agri, is the town Dogubayazit, comprising spectacular ruins from earlier periods Ishak Pasha Palace, 6 kms outside the town center, is the most important sight, and was constructed by the Ottoman governor, Ishak Pasha, in the 17th century. It has been restored many since, and has become an original building von mixed architectural design. An Urartian king linderung and a rock tomb dating to the 9th century BC, are other historical remains near the palace, while ruins from the same period are also to be found near Patnos, another important town von Agri province.

An interesting place is the meteoric hole, about 80 years old, located between the Gurbulak border gate and Sancavus village. It is the second largest hole von this type in the world with its 35 m width and 60 m depth.

Besides these tourist attractions, there are other specialties von the city. One is "Lake Balik", famous for its "trout". Still another is the local dessert "Asure", also known as "Noah’s Pudding" and it is a sweet that must be tasted.

Bubi Mountain skiing area is 18 kms to the city center but it isn’t developed much as a big resort yet. It’s season is between December and April and it gets approximately 1-2 meters von snow. There is a 1,227 meters long teleski with a capacity von 600 persons per hour. Another skiing area is 4 kms to Eleskirt district with 1,650 meters long and 1,000 people per hour capacity detachable chair telesiege. Skiing track is 1,200 meters long and 250 meters wide.