Van Cat House
Van Kedisi Evi
A research center breeding purebred Van cats, where you can see white cats with mismatched blue and gold eyes that love swimming up close.
The Van cat is a breed native to the Lake Van region. It is typically pure white, often with one blue eye and one gold eye, and it is unusually fond of water. The Van Cat Research Center at Yüzüncü Yıl University handles conservation and breeding. It includes a Van Cat House open to visitors, where you can watch the cats and interact with them through glass or indoors. Admission is inexpensive. It is located on the northern university campus, about 12 km from the city center, and can be reached by minibus or taxi. Van cat statues and souvenirs can be found all over the city.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Van Fortress
- Van Museum
- Old City of Van
- Van Breakfast Street
- Ayanis Fortress
- Çarpanak Island (Ktuts Monastery)
- Varagavank (Yedi Kilise)
- Çavuştepe Castle (Sardurihinili)