Lake Van: Akdamar island

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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