Although Ardahan is a small city, it offers a rich calendar of cultural and artistic activities and gives visitors the opportunity to get to know its history and culture through various museums. Ardahan Culture Center, one of the centers of the cultural life of the city, hosts various artistic activities. Theater performances, concerts and various cultural exhibitions are organized here. This center provides an important platform especially for local artists to exhibit their works and keeps the cultural life of the city alive.
Festivals and events organized every year in Ardahan are important organizations reflecting the culture of the region. For example, Ardahan Local Food Festival is organized to promote the local cuisine culture and attract tourists. In addition, the Sleigh Festival held on Çıldır Lake during the winter months attracts great interest from both locals and tourists. This festival offers the opportunity to showcase the traditional winter sports and activities of the region.
The museums in Ardahan also shed light on the history and culture of the city. Ardahan Museum, located in Ardahan Castle, exhibits the archaeological and ethnographic artifacts of the region. The museum helps visitors to understand the rich history of Ardahan by presenting the finds, traditional clothes and utensils related to the history of the region. There is also a section where items used by Atatürk during his visit to Ardahan are exhibited.
These cultural events and centers enable Ardahan to show itself not only as a living space but also as a home of culture and art. Despite the harsh climatic conditions of the city, such events and museums continue to add color to the social and cultural life of both locals and visitors.