Kars Ancient City, Turkey
The historic Ottoman core of Kars is defined as an area within the vicinity
of the Kars Kaleiçi (Castle) that retains much
of the historic architecture and street patterns
of the Ottoman Period (1580- 1879).
This district was gradually abandoned following
the construction of the Russian grid plan city in
the late nineteenth century, and has remained
an economically depressed area, suffering
from sub standard housing and lack of basic
services.
GHF is currently implementing a comprehensive
Kars Master Conservation Plan, developed in
2004 in partnership with the Kars Municipality
to restore and revitalize the historic district. Developed
by a team of Turkish architects and city
planners from Middle East Technical University
(METU), The master plan focuses on community
and economic development, expansion of tourism,
and the restoration of Ottoman buildings
of the 16th- 19th century.
May 9, 2007
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