Located in eastern Turkey, Lake Van is Turkey's largest lake and the largest saline lake in the world. Framed by mountains over 4,000 metres high, this is a dramatic and beautiful setting. The town of Van, located on the lake's shore, was once capital of the ancient Urartian Empire. The beautiful 10th century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross is located on Akdamar Island on the lake. Close to Lake Van lie the historic Urartian site of Cavustepe built in the 8th century BC and the 17th century Kurdish castle at Hosap.
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Turkey
Travel to Lake Van
