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Van Museum

Van Müzesi: Unearth Millennia of Civilisation in Türkiye's Timeless Treasure Trove!

Van Museum

The main reason for Van's cultural wealth, which can be described as the intersection point of civilizations, is the heritage left by the many civilizations it has sheltered. The Urartians, who emerged in this region in BCE 900 and chose fertile and beautiful Van as their capital, were a civilization far ahead of their era in architecture, technology, art and mining. The Van Museum (Van Müzesi), which offers a comprehensive perspective on the Urartians, awaits visitors who desire to see the heritage of all the civilizations that have left their mark over thousands of years of history in the ancient city of Van, especially this resplendent civilization.

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Discover Culinary Delights: Where Taste Meets Tradition

Eating and drinking are among the most delightful ways to explore a city. In this section, you’ll find a wide array of flavors, from traditional dishes made with fresh, local ingredients to modern culinary creations. Whether you're in search of street food or looking for an exquisite dining experience in a fine restaurant, this city offers plenty of options to satisfy your taste buds.

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What to See in

Zeril Bridge
Zeril Bridge
Van Museum
Van Museum
Van Castle
Van Castle
Van
Van
Süleyman Han Mosque
Süleyman Han Mosque
Şeytan Bridge
Şeytan Bridge
Muradiye Waterfall
Muradiye Waterfall
Minua (Shamram) Trench
Minua (Shamram) Trench
Kırmızı Bridge
Kırmızı Bridge
Keşiş Lake (Erçek Lake)
Keşiş Lake (Erçek Lake)
Kaya Çelebi Mosque
Kaya Çelebi Mosque
İzzeddin Şir Mosque
İzzeddin Şir Mosque
İzzeddin Şir Madrasa
İzzeddin Şir Madrasa
İkiz Tombs
İkiz Tombs
Hüsrev Pasha Mosque
Hüsrev Pasha Mosque
Hüsrev Pasha Complex
Hüsrev Pasha Complex
Hürkan Bridge
Hürkan Bridge
Hoşap Castle
Hoşap Castle
Horhor Mosque
Horhor Mosque
Historical Van Houses District
Historical Van Houses District
Historical Cheese Bazaar
Historical Cheese Bazaar
Hasan Bey Tomb
Hasan Bey Madrasa
Hasan Bey Madrasa
Hamurkesen Mosque
Halime Hatun Tomb and Seljuk Cemetery
Halime Hatun Tomb and Seljuk Cemetery
Halime Hatun Tomb
Halime Hatun Tomb
Gevaş Izzettin Şir Mosque and Tomb
Gevaş Izzettin Şir Mosque and Tomb
Geographically Marked Cheese with Herbs
Geographically Marked Cheese with Herbs
Galip Pasha Tomb
Evliya Bey Madrasa
Evliya Bey Madrasa
Erciş Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb
Erciş Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb
Edremit Water Sports Centre
Edremit Water Sports Centre
Edremit Observation Terrace
Edremit Observation Terrace
Edremit Coast
Edremit Coast
Çavuştepe Castle
Çavuştepe Castle
Çatak Bridge
Çatak Bridge
Çarpanak Church
Çarpanak Church
Bend-i Mahi Bridge
Bend-i Mahi Bridge
Başkale Vanadoccia Fairy Chimneys and Akçalı Travertines
Başkale Vanadoccia Fairy Chimneys and Akçalı Travertines
Ayanis Castle
Ayanis Castle
Albayrak St. Bartholomeus Church
Albayrak St. Bartholomeus Church
Akdamar Monumental Museum
Akdamar Monumental Museum
Akdamar Island
Akdamar Island
Akdamar Church
Akdamar Church
Abdurrahman Baba Tomb
Abdurrahman Baba Tomb