Hoşap Castle
Hoşap Castle (Turkish: Hoşap kalesi, Kurdish: Kela Xoşebê, Armenian: Խոշաբ բերդ, romanized: Khoshab Berd) is a large 17th century castle located in the village of Hoşab, Gürpınar District, Van, Turkey. It is at a distance of approximately 50 km to the city center of Van.
| Hoşap Castle | |
|---|---|
Hoşap Kalesi | |
| Hoşab, Gürpınar District, Van, Turkey | |
Castle of Hoşab | |
Hoşap Castle | |
| Coordinates | 38°19′02″N 43°48′06″E |
| Type | Castle |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by | Ministry of Culture and Tourism |
| Open to the public | yes |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1649 |
| Built by | Sarı Süleyman Bey |
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