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This research aims to seek the tourism potential of Ardahan. For this purpose, natural, historical, cultural assets, social and sporting activities in the province have been identified. Tourist attractions of the province have been revealed. On the other hand, tourist attractions that have inadequacy but can be improved have been determined. In this research, it has been observed that history of the city, natural and cultural attractions in the province are pretty enough and various. In addition to this, with the help of freezing of Çıldır Lake, there is a very rare sporty opportunity. Moreover; there we can see the silhouette of Atatürk in July in the mountains of Damal.
Key words : Ardahan, Types of Tourism, tourism potential.