Kars Cheese Museum
Kars Peynir Müzesi
A small museum about Kars Gruyère and aged kuru kaşar cheese, with tastings and sales.
The Kars plateau has lush pastures. In the 19th century, Swiss settlers brought Gruyère cheesemaking techniques, and together with local aged kuru kaşar and kaşkaval cheeses, Kars became one of Turkey's most famous cheese-producing regions. The museum displays cheesemaking tools, production processes and historical photographs, and often offers tastings and sales. It is small, so it is a good stop while strolling through the old town. Pick up some cheese and honey as gifts.
Opening hours
About 09:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Russian-era Old Town (Baltic Architecture)
- Fethiye Mosque
- Church of the Holy Apostles (Kümbet Mosque)
- Taşköprü (Stone Bridge)
- Caucasus Front War History Museum
- Kars Castle
- Doğu Express (Kars Station)
- Kars Museum