Muradiye is one of the oldest districts of Van, located in the Eastern Anatolian Region of our country. The district, located in the northeastern part of Van province, is also located north of Lake Van, which stands out with its magnificent natural beauty. You can reach this historical district by purchasing a Muradiye bus ticket or plane ticket. Muradiye is not a very rich district in terms of places to visit. When you come to the district, which is a small place, you can visit popular spots such as waterfalls, historical bridges and historical castles. The district, which stands out especially with its waterfall, attracts millions of local and foreign tourists due to this feature. There are many different options for transportation to the district, which is located approximately 80 kilometers from Van city center. In order to reach Muradiye district, you must first come to Van. There are transportation options such as road, air and railway in Van. Visitors who plan to come with their private vehicles can reach the city more easily by using one of the applications that draw various road maps. Those who do not have a private car or do not want to set off by car can evaluate the intercity bus alternative. It is possible to come to this city by bus from many points of our country. In order to come to Van Bus Terminal, which is located very close to the city center, you must first buy a bus ticket from your current location. After arriving at the bus terminal, you can take public transportation and go to Muradiye district. For those planning to travel by air, the landing point is Ferit Melen Airport. You can arrive at this airport after a comfortable flight by purchasing a plane ticket from your current location. After arriving here, you can use other means of transportation or consider taxi options to go directly to the district. Transportation by rail is mostly suitable for visitors planning to come from Ankara. You can reach Van Terminal with Van Lake Express and then go to the district by using other means of transportation. Muradiye district can be described as a very cute region of our Eastern Anatolia Region. Places to visit in Muradiye include Muradiye Waterfall, Devil's Bridge, Bend-i Mahi Bridge, St. Stefanos Church and Muradiye Castle. When you come to the district, you can visit these prominent tourist spots and have a pleasant travel experience.
Muradiye Waterfall
When you come to Muradiye district, the first thing you should do is to visit Muradiye Waterfall, which attracts attention with its natural beauties.
This region, known as the most popular point of the district, is also the center of attention of many tourists. Located approximately 8 kilometers from Muradiye district center, the waterfall is located on the Bend-i Mahi Stream. You can also be amazed when you see this waterfall, which dazzles with its magnificent appearance. The name of the waterfall comes from Murat IV, who served as the Ottoman Sultan. The height of the waterfall is approximately 18 meters. Since the Van region is generally hotter in the summer, the locals flock to Muradiye Waterfall to cool off. We can recommend that you come to this region, which is especially crowded during holidays, during quiet hours if you have the opportunity. This place is visited not only in the summer but also in the winter. Because the waters freeze in the winter months, wonderful images like a postcard emerge. When you come here, you can take lots of photos with waterfall views, cool off by going down to the lower part of the waterfall, take a walk to explore the surroundings and have a pleasant time. There is also a suspension bridge here. Since this bridge shakes a little, you can experience adventurous moments.
Devil's Bridge
The next route on our list of places to visit in Muradiye is the Devil's Bridge, which you can easily reach by purchasing a plane ticket. This bridge is one of the touristic spots you will come across before arriving in the district. It is thought that this bridge, located on the Bend-i Mahi Stream, was built in the 19th and early 20th centuries. This bridge, which is one of the rare historical structures that has managed to survive intact to the present day, has a single eye. Cut stones were used together with rubble stones during the construction phase. Since the road is smooth, it is possible to reach easily. Water flows very quickly between two rocks right under the bridge. The most striking part of the bridge is the fast flow of this water. This view fascinates visitors. You can also have the opportunity to discover this historical bridge by purchasing a Muradiye flight ticket.
Bend-i Mahi Bridge
The next destination on our Muradiye places to visit list is the Bend-i Mahi Bridge, located in a section away from the main road. Built in the 13th century, this historical bridge has a total of two eyes. Cut stone was used in the walls and arches of the structureThese cut stones are made up of two colors and are quite striking in terms of their appearance. You can also get the opportunity to see the bridge, which is among the historical structures of the district, by purchasing a bus ticket and take a pleasant journey into the history of the district.
St. Stefanos Church
One of the places you should definitely see up close when you come to Muradiye district is St. Stefanos Church located in the Kilise neighborhood of the district. Some parts of this historical church, located on the slopes of Aksorik Mountain, have unfortunately been damaged and destroyed. The monks' cells of this church, which was built in a rectangular form, have been seriously damaged. There is a tomb chapel around it. The structure of the church is not in ruins. The door in the western part is used to enter the church. However, this door has also been damaged and destroyed. You have the chance to see many historical ruins belonging to the church up close.
Muradiye Castle
The last place on our list of places to visit in Muradiye is Muradiye Castle, which was built in the 8th century BC. This castle, built during the Urartian period, unfortunately has not survived to the present day in its entirety. You can see the historical traces left from the castle in the area where it is located. There are also some towers from the Ottoman and Seljuk periods. You can go to this castle, which is ideal for those who love to visit historical places, by purchasing a Muradiye flight ticket and have a pleasant time by breathing in a historical atmosphere.
