Van · Eastern Anatolia
Tuşba
- History
Tuşba takes its name from the Urartian capital Tushpa. Van Castle and the ruins of Old Van at its foot are within the district, and the Cat House where Van cats are bred can also be visited.
Places to see
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Lower and Upper Anzaf Castles
An Urartian fortress of two parts, a lower and an upper castle, north-east of Van Castle.
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Ayanis Castle
The last Urartian castle, built by King Rusa II, overlooking the lake.
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Çarpanak Island
An island reached by boat on Lake Van, holding the ruins of a medieval monastery.
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Van Castle
The fortress of the Urartian capital Tushpa, a rock above Lake Van.
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Things to do
- Van Castle
- Van cat