Historical Mus Houses and Culture Route

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore Historical Muş Houses, spread on the slopes of Kale District and Dere District, are one of the most original examples of civil architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These two-storey mansions were built with adobe and wooden frame infill on a stone floor; It attracts attention with its wide iwans, wooden ceiling decorations and monumental double-winged entrances called 'sentence gate'. These houses, which are symbols of neighborly law and extended family life in the ancient Muş culture, were designed with inward-facing and south-facing courtyards to protect against the harsh cold of winter. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features It extends along gradual streets at an altitude of 1,350 - 1,380 meters on the western and southern slopes of Muş Castle. It integrates with the white snow cover in winter and with the walnut and plum trees in its gardens in spring. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees