Must-see attractions in Van

  • Van Castle & Old Van

    Van

    About 4km west of the centre, Van Castle dominates the view of the city. Visit at sunset for great views across the lake. From the summit the foundations…

  • Van Museum

    Van

    This gleaming glass structure at the foot of Van Castle, built after Van's original museum was damaged in the 2011 earthquakes, houses the world's pre…

  • Çavuştepe

    Van

    The ruins of the Urartian fortress of Sarduri-Hinili, built by King Sardur II between 764 and 735 BC, sit scattered atop a rocky hill at Çavuştepe. The…

  • Hoşap Castle

    Van

    Hoşap Castle, built in 1643 by a local Kurdish chieftain, looms over the village of Güzelsu from its rocky perch. From the castle entrance you can see the…

  • Hz Ömer Cami

    Van

    This large, pale-yellow mosque is one of central Van's major landmarks.

  • Ulu Cami

    Van

    Van's Grand Mosque is a major landmark in the central city.