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Van, where a pleasant coolness prevails in every season with the influence of Lake Van, is also a unique location for nature activities due to its geographical location. Van, which is a great option for ski lovers, is one of the cities you should definitely visit with its beautiful routes for a tourist trip in the summer. If you have decided to travel to Eastern Anatolia for your holiday and Van is among the places to visit on this list, let us not go without saying that many historical and natural beauties are waiting for you!

Castles

Van Castle, one of the important structures of Van, is among the places you should definitely go and see during your Van trip! Along with this historical castle, which has survived from ancient times to the present day, you can also visit Zernek Castle, Ayanis Castle, Hoşap Castle and Çavuştepe Castle and feel like you are traveling to the past.

Akdamar Island

Akdamar Island, located in the southern region of Lake Van, is among the fascinating beauties of Van. Akdamar Island, the largest island of Lake Van, is an island full of natural beauty. Akdamar Island, which is home to the Akdamar Church, also known as the Holy Cross Armenian Church, along with its natural beauties, is among the frequent destinations of those who come to visit Lake Van!

Churches and Mosques

There are many different churches in Van, which have hosted people from different cultures and religions throughout history. When you go to visit Lake Van, you can come across dozens of different churches. Among these churches you can visit are Akdamar Church, St.Bartholomeus Church, Adır Church on Adır Island, Hüsrev Pasha Mosque and Halime Hatun Tomb.

Old Van City

The Old Van City where Armenians and Turks lived together during World War I, bears the traces of many civilizations. If you would like to see the Old Van City and witness these historical moments while visiting the city, you can reach it by moving south of Van Castle.

Thermal Springs

If you would like to relax and find some healing while visiting Lake Van, you can visit Erciş Doğancı Thermal Spring, Çatak Şeyh Cürüh Thermal Spring, Başkale Kelegom Thermal Spring and Başkale Dereiçi Thermal Spring.

Fairy Chimneys

When people say fairy chimneys, Cappadocia usually comes to their minds. However, there is another route where you can see these natural wonders: Van! If you would like to visit the fairy chimneys during your visit to Lake Van, we recommend you see the Van Fairy Chimneys in the Başkale district!
 

Van Museum

Van Museum, where pieces from the Urartian civilization are exhibited and opened to the public, is among the important addresses that everyone who visits Lake Van should see. In the Van Museum, where archaeological ruins and manuscripts are located, handicraft products and tools of the old war period are also exhibited. You can reach the museum easily which is located in the center of the city.

Van Cat House

Van Cat House, which was established to preserve the extinction of the Van cat, which has become an important symbol of Van, is located on the campus of Yüzüncü Yıl University. If you are very good with cats, you can visit the Van Cat House during your trip to Van and spend nice moments with our cute friends.
 

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