Shopping in Van
Van is a popular shopping stop, especially for visitors from Iran. Alongside modern malls, the traditional bazaars are worth a visit.
Shopping malls
- Van AVM: One of the city's biggest malls, with many brands, a cinema, a hypermarket and a food court. Details
- Park AVM: A newer mall near the junction of Cumhuriyet Avenue and Kazım Karabekir (Maraş) Avenue, surrounded by cafés and restaurants.
- Other malls: Several mid-sized malls around Cumhuriyet and Kazım Karabekir avenues offer cinemas, bookshops and children's play areas.
High-street shopping
Cumhuriyet Avenue and Kazım Karabekir (Maraş) Avenue form the city's main shopping axis, lined with clothing stores, shoe shops, jewellers and cafés.
Traditional bazaars
- Underground Bazaar (Yeraltı Çarşısı): Beneath Beş Yol square; affordable clothing and everyday goods.
- Russian Bazaar (Rus Pazarı): In the streets around Beş Yol, opposite the governor's office; household goods, textiles and more.
Tips
- An "İndirim" sign or red tags mean items are on sale.
- A shopping festival and concerts may be held around Nowruz; keep an eye on the events calendar.
- For local products, look for Van herb cheese, Van honey, kilims and silver jewellery.