Destination
Adir Kilisesi
The monastery was built in 1305. Later, in 1621, the Saint Georges Church was added, and in 1766, the jamaton and chapel were added. It can be seen from old drawings that the church, which is now ruined, had a cross plan. The jamaton, which remains intact on the west side, has a square plan and is divided into nine sections. Each section is covered with domes. In this part and in the ruined church section, neatly cut stone material was used.
Adir Kilisesi and 4 places around it
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Highlights
- Faith heritage
Good for
- Heritage walks
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Adir Kilisesi sits within Tuşba, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 6 of them in Tuşba.
The nearest stop is Erciş Anonim Kümbeti, 24 km to the north. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Van – Erzurum route passes 3.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Adir Kilisesi?
- The monastery was built in 1305. Later, in 1621, the Saint Georges Church was added, and in 1766, the jamaton and chapel were added. It can be seen from old drawings that the church, which is now ruined, had a cross plan. The jamaton, which remains intact on the west side, has a square plan and is divided into nine sections. Each section is covered with domes. In this part and in the ruined church section, neatly cut stone material was used.
- Where is Adir Kilisesi?
- Adir Kilisesi is in Tuşba, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Adir Kilisesi?
- The suggested visit time for Adir Kilisesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Adir Kilisesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Adir Kilisesi; the closest are Erciş Anonim Kümbeti, Zortul Kümbeti, Erçek Gölü Kuş Gözlemciliği.
- Is Adir Kilisesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Adir Kilisesi lies 3.2 km from the Van – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.