Ahlat Sahil Castle & İskender Pasha Mosque (A.D. 1568 Suleiman Period)

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Ahlat Coastal Castle was built with cut Ahlat stones on the shores of Lake Van by Vizier Iskender Pasha on the orders of Suleiman the Magnificent in 1568, and is the strongest military naval base of the Ottoman Empire on Lake Van, with its historical Iskender Pasha and Kadi Mahmut mosques, bathhouse and bastions extending to the lake. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It is located on the shores of Lake Van, at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees