Viewpoint
Kız Kalesi Viewing Terrace and Edremit Shore
Edremit, Van
A viewing terrace on the hill with old castle remains in Edremit, opening onto Lake Van and Mount Erek; at its foot, a shore strip along the lake.
Its story
In the Edremit district center, the hill popularly known as Kız Kalesi (Maiden's Castle) and the old wall remains behind it show that a castle once stood here. Today the hill has been laid out as a viewing terrace; from here you can see the wide bay of Lake Van, the Edremit vineyards stretching down to the lake and the city of Van in the distance. At the foot of the hill, the Edremit Shore Strip running along the lake is used as a walking and rest area; in summer water sports take place on the lakeshore. Edremit is known for its vineyards and orchards, considered Van's recreation spot since the Urartian period; the Şamran Canal also runs between these gardens. The hours at sunset, when the lake changes color, are the most beautiful time to visit the terrace.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- Edremit district center, Van–Gevaş road
- Visit duration
- 30–60 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Traveling with kids
Location
38.41969, 43.26637
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://van.ktb.gov.tr/TR-437245/edremit.html | https://van.ktb.gov.tr/TR-437233/kultur-turizmi.html | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1553169821 | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/7040619085