Sights & Attractions in Excursions to the Far East and Black Sea Coast

Things to Do in Lake Van and Environs

Sights Overview
Name Category Location
 
Akdamar
On the tranquil, uninhabited islet of Akdamar, among the wild...
Islands Lake Van and Environs
 
Çavustepe and Hosap Kalesi
From Van, drive 35 km (22 mi) south on the Hakkari road, where...
Archaeological Sites Lake Van and Environs
 
Lake Van
Lake Van is Turkey's largest and most unusual lake: 3,738 square...
Bodies of Water Lake Van and Environs
 
Mount Nemrut
Across the lake from Van is one of Turkey's loveliest natural...
Bodies of Water Lake Van and Environs
 
Van Kalesi
Steps—considerably fewer than the 1,000 claimed in local...
Castles / Palaces Lake Van and Environs
 
Van Müzesi
The new city's main attraction is the small but well-arranged...
Museums / Galleries Lake Van and Environs
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