Destination

İzzettin Şir Medresesi

The door on the western facade is located within a pointed-arched recess bordered at the corners by small columns. The area above the opening with a depressed arch is arranged in the form of a triangular niche narrowing from both sides with fan-shaped squinches. A two-line inscription has been placed at its center. The inscription has been heavily damaged and has become unreadable. The door is the most important part of the structure, bearing its decorative elements.

Gürpınar, Van

İzzettin Şir Medresesi and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

İzzettin Şir Medresesi sits within Gürpınar, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 9 of them in Gürpınar.

The nearest stop is Çavuştepe Kalesi, 9.4 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Van – Erzurum route passes 17 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çavuştepe Kalesi9.4 km to the northeastGevaş Abali Kayak Merkezi16 km to the westEdremit-gebze Su Sporları Merkezi17 km to the northwestEdremit Kız Kalesi Seyir Terası18 km to the northwestYedi Kilise19 km to the northAşağı Ve Yukarı Anzaf Kaleleri20 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Van – Erzurum17 km

Frequently asked

What is İzzettin Şir Medresesi?
The door on the western facade is located within a pointed-arched recess bordered at the corners by small columns. The area above the opening with a depressed arch is arranged in the form of a triangular niche narrowing from both sides with fan-shaped squinches. A two-line inscription has been placed at its center. The inscription has been heavily damaged and has become unreadable. The door is the most important part of the structure, bearing its decorative elements.
Where is İzzettin Şir Medresesi?
İzzettin Şir Medresesi is in Gürpınar, Van.
How long does it take to visit İzzettin Şir Medresesi?
The suggested visit time for İzzettin Şir Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near İzzettin Şir Medresesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of İzzettin Şir Medresesi; the closest are Çavuştepe Kalesi, Gevaş Abali Kayak Merkezi, Edremit-gebze Su Sporları Merkezi.
Is İzzettin Şir Medresesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
İzzettin Şir Medresesi lies 17 km from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.