Ulu Cami

Van


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


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1. Hz Ömer Cami

0.32 MILES

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

2. Van Museum

2.87 MILES

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…

3. Van Castle & Old Van

3.51 MILES

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…

4. Çavuştepe

10.76 MILES

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…

5. Gevaş Cemetery

19.97 MILES

Gevaş has a cemetery full of tombstones dating from the 14th to 17th centuries. Notable is the polygonal Halime Hatun Türbesi, built in 1358 for a female…

6. Akdamar Kilisesi

22.42 MILES

Perched on Akdamar Island, 3km out on Lake Van, Akdamar Kilisesi is one of the marvels of Armenian architecture. Built in 921 by the Armenian King of…

7. Hoşap Castle

25.36 MILES

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…

8. Altınsaç Kİlİsesİ

27.98 MILES

This relatively well-preserved Armenian church is perched on a mound overlooking the lake. From Akdamar, drive 12km towards Tatvan until you reach a…