Destination

Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi

Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi is a source-backed catalog entry listed as Gezilecek Yerler in TR-13. Review the Turkish source details before publishing richer editorial copy.

Highlights

  • Tarih

Good for

  • Kültür rotası

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Kanuni Sultan Süleyman’ın Vezirlerinden Zal Paşa tarafından Tatvan’ın bugünkü Tuğ Mahallesi'nde 1550-1560 tarihleri arasında yaptırılmış. İran Şahı Tahmasap, Adilcevaz ve Ahlat kalelerini istila ettikten sonra, bu kaleden Van’a yardım gitmesini önlemek için kaleyi yıkmıştır.

Location and surroundings

Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi sits within Tatvan, Bitlis. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Bitlis, 1 of them in Tatvan.

The nearest stop is Memi Dede Mescidi, 18 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi?
Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi is a source-backed catalog entry listed as Gezilecek Yerler in TR-13. Review the Turkish source details before publishing richer editorial copy.
Where is Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi?
Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi is in Tatvan, Bitlis.
How long does it take to visit Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tatvan Kalesi / Tah-ti Van Kalesi; the closest are Memi Dede Mescidi, Kureyşi Camii, Hacı Begiye Mescidi.