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Watchmaker Keeps Time-Honored Craft Alive

In Van, Türkiye, Mehmet İnsel has been repairing antique watches for over 40 years in his small workshop, preserving both a dying craft and his father’s legacy. Amid the rise of digital and smartwatches, İnsel continues to restore…

Snowdrops Bloom Around Lake in Eastern Türkiye

Snowdrops blooming around Keşiş (Turna) Lake at 2,550 meters altitude on Erek Mountain’s slopes are drawing visitors with breathtaking views. Located in Van’s Gürpınar district, the lake—believed to have been formed by Urartian King…

Almond Blossom Festival Held on Akdamar Island

Akdamar Island in Van, eastern Türkiye, hosted the 3rd Almond Blossom Festival, attracting nature lovers and tourists with its spring colors. Surrounded by snowy Artos Mountain and the turquoise waters of Lake Van, the island…

Spring Beauty Draws Visitors to Çarpanak Island

Çarpanak Island in eastern Türkiye's Lake Van is attracting nature lovers and photographers with its springtime scenery. Covered in snow during winter, the island now features blossoming almond trees and active seagull nesting…

Türkiye’s Van Landmarks Glow with New Lighting

Van Castle, Hoşab Castle, and Akdamar Island in eastern Türkiye have been illuminated, enhancing their appeal to visitors. Van Castle, a UNESCO-listed site, now stands out against the cityscape, while restoration efforts continue in…

Frozen Dilkaya Reeds Offers Beautiful Scenery

A stunning view formed in Dilkaya Reeds in Edremit district of Van province of Türkiye as its surface became covered in ice. Located at an altitude of 1660 meters, the reeds host dozens of bird species throughout the year. Şükrü…

Dazzling Winter Landscapes Form in Türkiye’s Van

Snow-covered mountains and frozen Lake Erçek, engulfed by fog, have created unique landscapes in the İpekyolu district of Van province in Türkiye. The region, where the air temperature dropped to -13 degrees, is home to many wild birds.…

Brilliant Winter Landscapes Form in Van, Türkiye

Heavy snowfall that has been continuing for a week in the Özalp district of Van province, Türkiye, has painted every corner of the district white, creating fascinating landscapes together with fog. "We are currently within the borders of…

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