Located on the Akdamar Island in Lake Van, this Cathedral is significant because it is the only surviving medieval Armenian church in which most of the wall paintings are still intact.
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#1 of 9 attractions in Van
Attraction type: Religious site
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- Jun 24, 2008 "The spirit of the lake"
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Attraction type: Castle
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The largest body of water in Turkey, this triangular shaped lake contains salt water that is unsuitable for drinking or irrigation. The only life form that can survive in the water is a species of freshwater fish called darekh that has adapted to live in a saline environment.
Attraction type: Lake
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This island located in the salty Lake Van is home to the Church of the Holy Cross and some Armenian monastery ruins.
Attraction type: Island
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Ruins are all that remain of this striking fortress towering over Lake Van. Along the ruined walls can be seen cuneiform inscriptions dating from the Kingdom of Urartu.
Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site
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