Review:

Sitting in the middle of Lake Van, Akdamar is best known for being home to the famous 10th-century Akdamar Cathedral. The church has been converted into a monument museum, and it boasts a number of excellent bas-relief carvings on the exterior walls, including an image of David and Goliath. After exploring the church, visitors can swim, picnic, stroll through the almond groves, or try to spot the white winged tern and other birds. Akdamar is roughly four miles away from the shores of the district of Gevas, and it takes approximately twenty minutes by boat to reach the island.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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