Things to Do in Van (17)

17 places

Van ranks among Turkey's richest destinations for cultural heritage. On Kitabe you will find 17 places to visit in Van — museums, historic buildings, natural sites and archaeological landmarks in one guide.

Browse the highlights below, then narrow your route by district or category. Each entry includes location, photos and practical tips; use the map to discover nearby sites as you travel.

When planning a trip to Van, combine museum visits, old-town walks and outdoor stops for a balanced itinerary. Kitabe keeps Van's heritage up to date and easy to explore.

When planning a trip to Van, grouping museums, old-town walks and outdoor stops saves time. Each Kitabe entry includes location, photos and practical visit tips among 17 listed sites.

Use district and category filters to focus on museums, religious architecture or natural areas. The mobile app lets you browse on the map, save favourites and share your route.

Merkez

Choprnak Island Church

Tuşba

Red Minaret Mosque

Tuşba

Things to Do in Van (17)

Districts

Categories

Chavuştepe Archaeological Site

Muradiye Waterfall

Varagavank (Seven Churches)

Van Castle

Ancient Van City Ruins

Meherkapı (Urartian Rock Monument)

Akdamar Island Church

Kaya Çelebi Mosque

Van Museum

Hüsrev Pasha Mosque

Hoşap Castle

Zernaki Tepe

Erçek Lake

Adir Island Church

Lake Van

Choprnak Island Church

Red Minaret Mosque