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Erciş Historical Kara Yusuf Pasha Mosque
Kara Yusuf Pasha Mosque is a well-established place of worship built of cut stone in memory of Kara Yusuf Bey, the legendary ruler of the Ka...
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DetailsVan — Tourism Guide
Places to Visit in Van - Travel Guide
Comprehensive travel guide to top historical attractions, natural wonders, and cultural heritage in Van, Turkey. Visiting hours, ticket fees, and travel tips.
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Tuşba Government Square and City Park
Tuşba Government Square and City Park is the administrative, social and ceremonial heart of the district, which takes its name from Tuşpa, t...
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Historical Bend-i Mahi Stone Arch Bridge
History & True Legends / Legends Bend-i Mahi Bridge is a historical stone arch bridge, originating from the Anatolian Seljuk or principality...
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Kargalı Village Pine Grove and Nature Recreation Area
Kargalı Village Pine Grove is the favorite picnic and rest paradise of Özalp people with its artificial pine forest and cool water springs g...
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Erciş Government Square and Cumhuriyet Park
Erciş Government Square and Cumhuriyet Park are the commercial, social and administrative heart of Erciş, one of the largest and historical....
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Historical Çiçekli Town Seaside Park and Recreation Area
Çiçekli Sahil Park is a historical summer resort located in one of the quietest bays of Lake Van, southwest of Edremit. The town, where cent...
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Gevaş Coastal Promenade and Akdamar Pier Park
History & True Legends / Legends Gevaş Sahil Kordonu ve Akdamar İskelesi Parkı, Van Gölü'nün güneybatı kıyısında, Akdamar Adası teknelerinin...
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Çaldıran Battle Historical Site and Martyrdom
History & True Legends / Legends Chaldiran Historical Battlefield is the monumental plain where the famous Battle of Chaldiran took place on...
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Ancient City & RuinsRuins of the Old City of Van and the Historical Grand Mosque
History & True Legends / Legends The Old City of Van is a historical settlement established in a valley surrounded by walls on the southern....
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Van Shopping Mall
Van Shopping Mall; It is a comprehensive shopping and living center designed to meet modern retail, entertainment and social life needs in t...
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Küçük Tendürek Crater Lake and Volcanic Peak
Located on the eastern flank of the Tendürek Volcano massif, Küçük Tendürek Crater Lake is a fascinating geological wonder formed at the mou...
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Historical Çatak Castle Ruins
Çatak Castle was built on a strategic rock ridge where steep valleys meet, to ensure the defense of the valley during the Urartu and Middle....
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Ancient City & RuinsHistorical Van Castle (Tuşpa Castle)
History & True Legends / Legends Van Castle (Tuşpa Castle), founded by the Urartian King Sarduri I between 840-825 BC and served as the capi...
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Historical Red Minaret Mosque and Tomb
The building, which was built in the 13th century during the Anatolian Seljuk period and later repaired during the Akkoyunlu and Karakoyunlu...
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Historical Meher Kapı Urartian Open Air Temple
History & True Legends / Legends Meher Gate (Mihr Gate) is a monumental rock niche and sacred open-air temple, approximately 4 meters high,....
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Historical Menua (Şamran) Water Canal
History & True Legends / Legends Menua (Şamran) Canal, built by the Urartian King Menua between 810 - 786 BC, is one of the most admirable a...
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Ayrancılar Geothermal Thermal Springs and Thermal Facilities
History & True Legends / Legends Ayrancılar Thermal Springs is a fascinating geothermal center in Çaldıran, one of the coldest districts of....
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Akçalı Travertines (Başle Pamukkale)
History & True Legends / Legends Akçalı Travertines are a masterpiece of nature, registered as the "Pamukkale of Van", with its snow-white l...
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Historical Kırçalı Stone Arch Bridge
History & True Legends / Legends The historical Kırkçalı Bridge is a historical stone bridge with a single eye and pointed arch, built on th...
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Historical Pizan Castle and Ruins (Örenkale)
Pizan Castle (today Örenkale) is an imposing border castle built on the top of a steep rock by the Hakkari lords and the Mahmudi dynasty in....
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Gort (Gültepe) Historical Ruins and Rock Settlement
History & True Legends / Legends Gort Ruins (Gültepe Rock Settlement) is a multi-layered rock settlement and ruins located within the border...
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Değirmigöl Plateau and Alpine Meadows
Değirmigöl Plateau is a centuries-old plateau located among the mountain ranges in the southeast of Özalp, famous for its colorful alpine fl...
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Historical & LandmarkHistorical Zeril Stone Arch Bridge
History & True Legends / Legends The historical Zeril Bridge is a monumental stone arch bridge located on the Zeril Stream flowing in a deep...
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Van Beşyol Square and Soydan Park
Beşyol Square and Soydan Park are the most central gathering point of Van's historical İpekyolu district and the commercial, administrative....
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