Lake Van is at an altidude of 1720.
A 30 minutes boat trip from the shore near Gevas, bring you to the Akdamar
Island. After having a swim in the highly alcalic water, you can rest in
the shade of almond trees or admire the Armenian Church of the Holy Cross from
the first millenium AD. The most famous scenes from the old testament you'll
find carved into the church's outer walls.
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