Hoşap Castle

Historical Places Gürpınar Van

Hoşap Castle (Turkish: Hoşap kalesi, Kurdish: Kela Xoşebê, Armenian: Խոշաբ բերդ, romanized: Khoshab Berd) is a large 17th-century castle located in the village of Hoşab, Gürpınar District, Van, Turkey...

Hoşap Castle - Van
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About Hoşap Castle

Hoşap Castle (Turkish: Hoşap kalesi, Kurdish: Kela Xoşebê, Armenian: Խոշաբ բերդ, romanized: Khoshab Berd) is a large 17th-century castle located in the village of Hoşab, Gürpınar District, Van, Turkey. It is at a distance of approximately 50 km to the city center of Van.

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Location and Access

Hoşap Castle is located in Gürpınar district, Van. Coordinates are 38.31694, 43.80167. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Van.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hoşap Castle is located in Gürpınar, Van. Coordinates: 38.31694, 43.80167.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Van and visit Hoşap Castle with a professional tour guide.

Quick Facts

  • Province Van
  • District Gürpınar
  • Category Historical Places
  • Period 1643
  • Coordinates 38.31694, 43.80167

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