Van Essentials
Van's landscape is defined by its position on Turkey's largest lake and its history as the center of the ancient Urartian Empire. This collection features 8th-century BC fortresses like Çavuştepe and Ayanıs alongside the 17th-century Hoşap Castle. Religious heritage is represented by medieval Armenian sites, including the 10th-century Cathedral of the Holy Cross on Akdamar Island and the remote Ktuts Monastery. Natural landmarks include the 20-meter-high Muradiye Waterfall and the narrow Ottoman-era Devil’s Bridge.
Haykaberd
An 8th-century BC Urartian fortress built by King Sarduri II. The archaeological site includes upper and lower citadels, a temple dedicated to the god Khaldi, and well-preserved cuneiform inscriptions.
Muradiye Waterfall
Rumbling, 20 meters high waterfalls offer quite a scenery and number of scenic walks through the surrounding groves.
Van Essentials – Legg til i reisen din
Lag en detaljert reiseplan med smart ruteberegning, tidsestimater og alt du trenger for en perfekt reise.
