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Dini Yapılar & Kutsal Mekanlarİpekyolu, Van

Historical Red Minaret Mosque and Tomb

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Admission StatusFree Entry
Visiting HoursOpen Daily

About & Visitor Guide

History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore

  • •The building, which was built in the 13th century during the Anatolian Seljuk period and later repaired during the Akkoyunlu and Karakoyunlu principalities, takes its name from its cylindrical minaret made of red baked bricks.
  • •The turquoise blue and eggplant purple glazed tile mosaics on the minaret body are among the rarest examples of Seljuk tile and brick art in Eastern Anatolia.
  • •Legends tell that the Seljuk master who built the minaret added healing mud brought from the Euphrates and Murat rivers to his mortar and that the minaret did not lose its red color despite earthquakes for centuries. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
  • •The altitude is approximately 1,690 meters above sea level. It is located in the eastern part of the Old Van City ruins, near the ruins of the Ulu Mosque.
  • •It is at the center of the historical archaeological site at the foot of the southern cliffs of Van Castle.
  • •The minaret, rising with its red bricks under the open sky, creates a striking historical focal point on the steppe plateau. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
  • •Entrance Fee:Visiting the historical minaret and ruins is completely free.
  • •Visiting Hours and Days:It can be visited 7 days a week during daylight hours (08:00 - 19:00).
  • •Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The walking paths of the ruins are paved with smooth soil and stones and are navigable; Historical ruins should not be climbed.
  • •Facilities and Facilities:There are information boards and directional signs. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location
  • •Address / Open Location:Yalı Mahallesi, Old Van City Ruins, İpekyolu / Van.
  • •Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It can be reached in 7 minutes by all vehicles via a 5 km asphalt road from Van center to Van Castle.
  • •Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at the entrance of Old Van City with Kale minibuses and municipal buses and walk there.
  • •Parking Availability:Free car parking is available in the southern parking area of ​​Van Castle. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy
  • •Best Photo Spots and Frames:Turquoise tile ruins on the red brick minaret and the Van Castle walls in the background.
  • •Light and Shooting Hours:17:30 - 19:00, when the red bricks turn golden yellow in the evening sunset hours.
  • •Local Gastronomy Recommendations:On your return from the visit, registered Van herb cheese and lavash bread should be tasted in the city center.

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    38.5005, 43.3419
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