Historical Mosque at the peak of Van Castle welcomes domestic and foreign tourists with a spiritual atmosphere and unique views.
Süleyman Han Mosque, can be seen from many places of Van, located at the top of Van mountain, founded by Urartian King of Urartian 1 Sarduri on the van coast in this area 1345 times wide.
It was in the sources that Historical Mosque, known to have been repaired by Suleiman in 1534, was damaged in the earthquake in Van, and it was destroyed during Russia's occupation in 1915-1918.
With the permission of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Historical Mosque, renewed under the leadership of Van UNUYEN and urban areas in the original city, welcoming many tourists and citizens worshiping every day.
“There are everything on trucks from here”
Sleyman Han Mosque Imam Cafer Demir, who wants to come and pray or hesitate, say: “Apart from local people, as well as foreign tourists often visit a mosque,” he said.
Demir, “I am very happy to work in a place where we look at the city with the view of a bird. Our mosque is built on a 100 -meter -high rock. It has a great appearance. People who come here can see everywhere.