Things to Do in Van (17)
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.
17 placesVan Travel Guide ↓
Districts
Categories
Muradiye Waterfall
Muradiye
Varagavank (Seven Churches)
Edremit
Van Castle
İpekyolu
Ancient Van City Ruins
Tuşba
Akdamar Island Church
Gevaş
Kaya Çelebi Mosque
İpekyolu
Van Museum
İpekyolu
Hüsrev Pasha Mosque
İpekyolu
Zernaki Tepe
Erciş
Adir Island Church
Tuşba
Lake Van
Merkez
Choprnak Island Church
Tuşba
Red Minaret Mosque
Tuşba
Chavuştepe Archaeological Site
Gürpınar
Hoşap Castle
Gürpınar
Erçek Lake
Tuşba
Meherkapı (Urartian Rock Monument)
Tuşba
Van Travel Guide
Browse the highlights above, 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.
Grouping nearby stops into the same day saves time. Detail pages include each site's story, period and visit tips, so you can prepare your Van route from 17 listed sites in advance.
The Kitabe mobile app lets you browse on the map, save favourites and share your route.