Historical Sites
Historic buildings and monuments that illuminate the past.
Historical Sites guide
This category includes 2,056 published Historical Sites places with location, transport and practical visit details.
St. Bartholomew Church
Rising on a hill overlooking the Great Zap Valley in Albayrak Village, part of Van's Başkale…
Suleyman Han Mosque
Standing atop Van Castle, approximately 100 meters high on a rock, the Suleyman Han Mosque b…
Seven Churches (Varagavank Monastery)
Located on the foothills of Mount Erek, southeast of Van, Varagavank Monastery is a historic…
Gevaş Seljuk Cemetery
Located in the Gevaş district on the shore of Lake Van, this cemetery is considered one of t…
Ayanis Castle
Ayanis Castle, rising on a rocky hill overlooking Lake Van, 35 kilometers from Van city cent…
Çavuştepe Castle
Located approximately 25 km southeast of Van city center, in the Gürpınar district, Çavuştep…
Toprakkale
Rising on the rocky cliffs of Zımzım Mountain, northeast of the Van Plain, Toprakkale is a v…
Hoşap Castle
A historical castle built on a steep rock mass on the Van-Hakkari highway, in the Gürpınar d…
Van Fortress
Built in the 9th century BC by Urartian King Sarduri I, Van Fortress rises on a steep rock m…
Hüsrev Pasha Mosque and Complex
Located at the foot of Van Castle, in the Old City of Van, Hüsrev Pasha Mosque and Complex i…
Historic Van Houses Neighborhood
Located in Van's Kalecik Neighborhood, approximately 5 km from the city center and at an alt…
Akdamar Monument Museum / Church
Rising on Akdamar Island in Lake Van, this 10th-century Armenian church is one of the most s…
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