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Çavuştepe Kalesi

Çavuştepe Castle is located in Van’s Gürpınar district, at the western end of the Bol Mountains. It consists of two sections, the lower and upper castle. It was founded by the Urartian King Sarduri II between 764-734 BC. The castle was named Sardurihinili in the Urartian language, meaning the city founded by Sarduri. Official Turkish Museums The lower castle covers an area 800 meters long on the ridge of the hill.

Gürpınar, Van

Çavuştepe Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Çavuştepe Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Çavuştepe Kalesi sits within Gürpınar, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 9 of them in Gürpınar.

The nearest stop is İzzettin Şir Medresesi, 9.4 km to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Van – Erzurum route passes 8.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

İzzettin Şir Medresesi9.4 km to the southwestYedi Kilise11 km to the northHoşap Kalesi15 km to the northAşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri16 km to the northwestAbbas Ağa Camii17 km to the northHüsrev Paşa Medresesi17 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Van – Erzurum8.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Çavuştepe Kalesi?
Çavuştepe Castle is located in Van’s Gürpınar district, at the western end of the Bol Mountains. It consists of two sections, the lower and upper castle. It was founded by the Urartian King Sarduri II between 764-734 BC. The castle was named Sardurihinili in the Urartian language, meaning the city founded by Sarduri. Official Turkish Museums The lower castle covers an area 800 meters long on the ridge of the hill.
Where is Çavuştepe Kalesi?
Çavuştepe Kalesi is in Gürpınar, Van.
How long does it take to visit Çavuştepe Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Çavuştepe Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Çavuştepe Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çavuştepe Kalesi; the closest are İzzettin Şir Medresesi, Yedi Kilise, Hoşap Kalesi.
Is Çavuştepe Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Çavuştepe Kalesi lies 8.8 km from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.