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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 9 attractions in Van
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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...... more » 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. « less
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Attraction type: Religious site
Address: Akdamar Island Van
Turkey

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“Well worth the effort with stunning views and historic artwork.”
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5 of 5 stars
ipggi
London, United Kingdom
20 Oct 2009

Okay it might not be the easiest place to reach but it is well worth the effort. This is my experience to Akdamar Island from Van. The first thing I did was to go to the Tourist Office and obtained a brochure for the Akdamar Kilisesi. They don't have anything in (or speak) English, but a brochure might help your... more

“The spirit of the lake”
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5 of 5 stars
booming
Swindon
24 Jun 2008

This church (built when the area was part of mediaeval Armenia) is on an island in the middle of Lake Van. You can get there by getting a mini bus from Van to Givas. The bus stop is in a back street and VERY HARD TO FIND. Keep asking. From Givas a second bus takes you to AKDAMAR iskele (or... more

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Akdamar Island, Van, Turkey