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Van Hoşap Castle represents a continuous castle that extends from east to west, which is among the steep rocks surrounding Lake Van. Visiting this castle in the 16th century opens the doors of a real magical world to visitors. The castle is located in a small valley consisting of two hills on the shore of Lake Van. Today, this iconic heritage is seen as an integral part of the lake and is visited by thousands of history enthusiasts every year. It was built in the 16th century by Kizilbas Ismail Shah. The castle is located at a strategic point with the borders of the Ottoman Empire. When the soldiers coming from the east passing through the East passing through the lake, the Kale was used to control the plateaus when they wanted to reach the Armenian border. The castle was also able to protect various places on the southern coast of Lake Van.
The castle stands out with its thick walls and walls, restored towers and perfectly preserved historical infrastructure. The earth walls spread to the east and west of the castle. Built with coarse stones, 9 towers form several weapons towers surrounding the walls in the castle. There is a wild lion statue on both hills. Activities such as wandering are offered. The first visitors need to go exchanged to explore the forests surrounding one by one. This natural environment provides a pleasant experience. You can see grassland animals in the forest and actually enjoy the breathtaking landscapes. During the walk, you can explore other historical ruins in the forest and the preserved places of the Hoşap Castle of Hoşap Castle. It is one of the most important cultural heritage points in the region and is visited by history enthusiasts every year. The castle is located in Hoşap, close to the village of Sabitâbâd, approximately 14 km away from Van city. Visitors can come to the village via Zeytinliyan road. The village is connected to the Tatvan district in the eastern part of Turkey, on the banks of Lake Van. The natural beauties of the region, the castle and its historical infrastructure offer visitors a great adventure. Hoşap Castle, Einzigartige Historical Heritage and Cultural Values, Beautiful Landscapes by Lake Van and places to visit every year attracts thousands of history enthusiasts.
