Castles in Van

Places to visit in Van: Hoşap Kalesi, Van Kalesi, Amik Kalesi, Tuşba, Ayanis Kalesi and more, with locations and guided tour options.

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Van castles form the defensive architecture and historic skyline of the region. This page lists 13 entries with district and location details.

Hoşap Castle - Van Historical Places

Hoşap Castle

Gürpınar 1643
Foto: Attaleiv · CC BY-SA 3.0
Van Fortress - Van Historical Places

Van Fortress

İpekyolu
Foto: Bjørn Christian Tørrissen · CC BY-SA 3.0
Amik Castle - Van Historical Places

Amik Castle

Tuşba
Foto: Salih Karayel / wikimedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Fortress of Ayanis Historical Places

Fortress of Ayanis

Tuşba
Kandahar Castle Historical Places

Kandahar Castle

Muradiye
Zernek Castle Historical Places

Zernek Castle

Gürpınar
Aşağı Anzaf Castle Historical Places

Aşağı Anzaf Castle

İpekyolu
Aliler Castle Historical Places

Aliler Castle

Tuşba
Zivistan Castle Historical Places

Zivistan Castle

Edremit
Edremit Castle Historical Places

Edremit Castle

Edremit
Erciş Castle Historical Places

Erciş Castle

Erciş
Deliçay Castle Historical Places

Deliçay Castle

Erciş
Pizan Castle Historical Places

Pizan Castle

Başkale

Districts of Van

Browse places and guided tours district by district.

Bahçesaray Başkale Çaldıran Çatak Edremit Erciş Gevaş Gürpınar İpekyolu Muradiye Özalp Tuşba Saray

Touring Van with a guide

Most of these sites are far apart and opening hours vary. A licensed guide plans the route, transport and timing in one programme.

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