Destination
Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale
In Pizan Village, now called Örenkale, the madrasa, located on the sloping land to the east of the castle, was commissioned by Hüsrev Paşa in 1653, according to the inscription above the entrance gate.
Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale sits within Başkale, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 4 of them in Başkale.
The nearest stop is Pizan Hüsrev Bey Medresesi, 11 km to the southwest. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale?
- In Pizan Village, now called Örenkale, the madrasa, located on the sloping land to the east of the castle, was commissioned by Hüsrev Paşa in 1653, according to the inscription above the entrance gate.
- Where is Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale?
- Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale is in Başkale, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale?
- The suggested visit time for Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Başkale Pizan Hüsrevpaşa Medresesi / Örenkale; the closest are Pizan Hüsrev Bey Medresesi, St. Bartholomeus Kilisesi.