Akdamar Island

Akdamar Island lies in Lake Van in eastern Turkey, at about 1,912 m above sea level, a short boat ride from the southern shore. It is best known for the Armenian Church of the Holy Cross, built in the early tenth century. Visitors cross by boat, walk the small island and look out over the lake.

Elevation

1,912 m

Coordinates

38.3417° N, 43.0356° E