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T urkey is a popular tourist destination, and of its many places of interest, you should not forget to make a jaunt to Agri, located at Eastern Anatolia and extending to the Iranian border. Agri city is a regional capital and takes its name from the Agri Mountain. Situated on a 1,650-meter high plateau, Agri has a multicultural history, of being ruled by the Assyrians, the Persians and the Greeks. 
The thrill of being, of exploring and of feeling a striking place like Agri cannot be explained but can only be experienced.

• You can enjoy a bath in the local hot spring, rich with minerals on per hour rental basis. 
   
• An 80-year old (35 m wide and 60 m deep) meteoric crater believed to be the second largest in the world, after one in Arizona, awaits you between the Gürbulak border gate and Sancavus village. 
   
• Lake Balik, famous for "trout", is worth seeing. 
   
• "Bubi Mountain" skiing spot is just 18 kms. to City Centre. During December-April season, the area is covered under about 2 meters of snow. There, you will find a 1227-meter Teleskii with a capacity of 600 persons per hour.

The hotels in Agri are large and spacious, and guarantee you of every comfort. The Hotel Grand Derya situated at  Dogubeyazit offers a grand stay while you are in Agri. Metecan Hotelcilik offers you a 25% discount on lodging, the year round and an additional 25% discount on food and drink. The Sim er hotel in Dogubeyazit gives luxury a different standard, and you feel nothing less than a King during your stay here. 
After an exciting day out all you need is to surrender yourself to the care of these wonderful Agri hotels.