"Enchanting Van" Top 5 Page for this destination Van by msforbes

Van Travel Guide: 158 reviews and 434 photos

Just out of Curiosity

I don't know about you, but one thing that occupies some of my time is studying maps. This is what took me to Van, I could see a big lake surrounded by mountains far away from Western Turkey. So I went.

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In a nutshell:The top photo is of Mt. Ararat which you will see peeking out around the area. The bottom photo is on an island in Lake Van, it is a 9th centry Armenian church.

Last visit to Van: Oct 2002
Intro Updated Dec 16, 2003
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Reviews (10)

Varagavank Things to Do (2)

My friend r-men and I would like information on a church in town Varagavank. If anyone who lives in Van, or has been... more travel advice

Drive to Dogubeyazit Off The Beaten Path (1)

The drive to Dogubeyazit was breathtaking. I was crunched beside a Korean Couple who were on their way to Iran. I so... more travel advice

It Ain't London:-) Nightlife (1)

Doesn't excist, I even tried to find a beer (from a kiosk) before bed, and I gave up. Mind you I didn't search the whole... more travel advice

The Food Scene Restaurants (1)

Pretty standard restaurants offering Turkish fare. A doughy ball of bulgar wheat and herbs "kurt kofte" is something... more travel advice

Warnings and Dangers (1)
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Hotels (1)
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Written Dec 16, 2003

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AlbuqRay Sep 30, 2004 at 6:32 PM

I always like to learn about out of the way places, thanks. Great pics!
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ncfg Jan 1, 2004 at 2:59 PM

Van is beautiful and your pics are fabulous. Great adventure you did!
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chauncenetta Dec 21, 2003 at 4:56 AM

I just spent 2 weeks in Van & area. So great.
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Beograd Dec 14, 2003 at 12:07 PM

I can see that you truly enjoyed this travel... I love all the pics and the way you tell stories. Thank you Scott :))
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ettenaj Dec 11, 2003 at 11:30 AM

I must admit to never hearing of Van, thanks for introducing me to it.
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MalenaN Oct 30, 2003 at 9:46 AM

Nice tips! I like Van and the suroundings very much and hope to visit again next year.
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prleprle Oct 21, 2003 at 12:23 PM

Very interesting page about this less known place!!! I also noticed that town and lake on the map and always was wandering how it looks like.
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hadrian Oct 20, 2003 at 8:02 AM

scott, please share with us some more photo of the Van area, sounds to me to be a very interestin place ( between us, like all the other places in Turkey :-)
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nada1712 Oct 9, 2003 at 12:49 PM

Wonderful page - but more pics please of this amazing place Lake Van!! Best wishes nada
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orlikins Oct 8, 2003 at 1:12 PM

lovely pics! :)