Destination

Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri

The rectangular-planned castle is surrounded by walls built with the cyclopean method. The walls were constructed with large stone blocks. The southern section was damaged during road construction. Access is provided from this section by stairs. There are no significant architectural remains inside. It consists of lower and upper castles. Excavations have been carried out on both castles by Prof. Dr. Oktay Belli since 1991.

Edremit, Van

Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • History

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  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri sits within Edremit, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 3 of them in Edremit.

The nearest stop is İkiz Kümbetler, 3.3 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Van – Erzurum route passes 2.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

İkiz Kümbetler3.3 km to the northHüsrev Paşa Külliyesi3.3 km to the northGalip Paşa Kümbeti3.6 km to the northSüleyman Han Camii3.8 km to the northVan Kalesi3.8 km to the northVan Müzesi3.8 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Van – Erzurum2.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri?
The rectangular-planned castle is surrounded by walls built with the cyclopean method. The walls were constructed with large stone blocks. The southern section was damaged during road construction. Access is provided from this section by stairs. There are no significant architectural remains inside. It consists of lower and upper castles. Excavations have been carried out on both castles by Prof. Dr. Oktay Belli since 1991.
Where is Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri?
Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri is in Edremit, Van.
How long does it take to visit Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri?
The suggested visit time for Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri; the closest are İkiz Kümbetler, Hüsrev Paşa Külliyesi, Galip Paşa Kümbeti.
Is Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri on the way anywhere, and which route?
Aşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri lies 2.8 km from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.