Erciş is a place that attracts attention with its natural beauty and historical richness with its location close to Van.
Erciş tarihi one of the central districts of Van, has become one of the important tourism spots of recent times thanks to its historical, natural and touristic places. There are many historical artifacts, structures and natural areas to be seen in Erciş, which should be seen especially by people who enjoy being in touch with nature or are interested in historical structures.
Among the historical places to see and visit during your Erciş holiday are Deliçay, Erciş Castle, Zortul Tomb, Cuneiform Inscriptions, Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb and Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb.
After preparing your list of places to see on your trip to Erciş, if you want to take a look at the hotel options, you can visit our Van Hotels page.
Delicay
Deliçay is located approximately 10 km away from Erciş city center. Transportation to Deliçay can be easily achieved by private vehicles, public transportation or taxis.
Deliçay is one of the most important natural beauties of Erciş. It is at the meeting point of Lake Van. At the meeting point of Deliçay with Lake Van, there is a spawning area for pearl mullets that are unique to Van. The fish create a visual feast by jumping on the water to reach this area. In addition to thousands of local and foreign tourists, various documentary teams visit Deliçay every year to see this natural event.
There is no entrance fee or restriction to enter Deliçay and it is open to visitors every day of the year.
Ercis Castle
Erciş Castle, which is located approximately 100 km away from Van city center, can be easily reached by private vehicles. It is not possible to reach Erciş Castle by buses or minibuses.
Erciş Castle is one of the places that almost everyone interested in historical structures would like to see. Erciş Castle, which dates back to the Urartu Kingdom, continued to be used during the Ottoman Empire. Erciş Castle, which was abandoned in 1841 when the waters of Lake Van rose, has resurfaced in recent years when the waters receded.
Erciş Castle can be visited free of charge any day of the year and at any time of the day.
Zortul Tomb
Zortul Tomb, located in Zortul Village of Erciş, is approximately 5 km away from Erciş city center. Zortul Tomb, located among the fields in Zortul Village, can be easily reached by private vehicles, taxis or public transportation.
The history of Zortul Tomb, which dates back to the 15th century and is one of the must-see places, dates back to the Karakoyunlu period. Zortul Tomb, which has animal figures such as a double-headed eagle, lion and bird on its body, as well as various plant figures, was designed as two-story and twelve-sided.
The Tomb of Zortul can be visited any day of the year and any time of day. There is no entrance fee or restriction to the Tomb of Zortul.
Cuneiform Inscriptions
The Cuneiform Inscriptions, located on the Van-Erciş highway and inherited from the Urartian period, can be easily reached by private vehicles, public transport or taxis.
Cuneiform Inscriptions are written on block rocks. The inscriptions, which describe the works of the Urartian King Sarduri, also contain a lot of information about the past.
The Cuneiform Inscriptions can be visited every day of the year and at any time of the day. There is no entrance fee or restriction to visit the Cuneiform Inscriptions.
Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb
Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb is located on the Van – Erciş highway. It is possible to easily reach Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb by private vehicles, public transport or taxis.
One of the structures from the Karakoyunlu period, the Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb was built with cut stones. The Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb, which has survived intact to the present day, is decorated with geometric shapes. The lower floor of the tomb, which has 2 floors, was used as a burial ground. It is one of the places that must be seen with its pyramidal structure.
Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb is open to visitors every day of the year and at every hour of the day. There is no entrance fee or restriction for entry to Kadem Pasha Hatun Tomb.
Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb
Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb is located on the Erciş – Patnos highway. Access to Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb can only be achieved by private vehicles.
The Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb bears traces of the 15th century with its architectural and technical features. It is possible to examine the striking decorations in the Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb. The Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb, which represents the sovereignty in Anatolian Turkish Art, is a two-story structure and is decorated with animal motifs.
The Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb is open to visitors every day of the year and at any time of the day. There are no restrictions or entrance fees for entering the Kara Yusuf Pasha Tomb.
Places to Visit for a Day
There are many natural, historical and touristic places you can visit during your Erciş holiday. On the other hand, you may also want to see the historical, natural and touristic areas within a 70 km radius that you can visit during the day.
Some of the natural, historical and touristic areas located at most 70 km away from Erciş city center include Süphan Mountain and Bend-i Mahi Bridge.
Mount Suphan
Located approximately 70 km away from Erciş city centre, Mount Süphan can be easily reached by private vehicles or taxis.
Nature lovers who visit Mount Süphan can enjoy the unique moonlight or sunset view. They can organize nature walks and camp with their families or groups of friends. It is also possible to take high-quality photographs on Mount Süphan, where various animal and plant species can be examined.
Mount Süphan can be visited any day and any time of the year. There is no entrance fee or restriction to enter Mount Süphan.
Bend-i Mahi Bridge
Bend-i Mahi Bridge is located on the old Erciş – Tabriz caravan route. Located approximately 40 km from Erciş, Bend-i Mahi Bridge can be easily reached by private vehicles or taxis.
The Bend-i Mahi Bridge, built on the Bend-i Mahi River, was built by the Ilkhanate rulers in the late 8th century. It was built because the Bend-i Mahi River was rising and was becoming a problem for coming from Tabriz. This Bend-i Mahi Bridge, built from rubble, bears traces from the past.
Bend-i Mahi Bridge can be visited any day of the year and any time of the day. There is no entrance fee or entry restriction to enter the Bend-i Mahi Bridge.
If your list of places to visit in Erciş is ready, you can review our Erciş Hotels page, which offers affordable prices and different service options, to decide on the hotel where you will stay, and easily make your reservation by choosing the hotel that appeals to you the most.
