Van lake

Van’s fascinating Sütun Waterfall frozen

Jan 23, 2023

At 2,000 feet above sea level and 7 kilometers from Van's city center in Türkiye, Sütun Waterfall is frozen. The ice columns in the ice cave fascinate visitors both in the summer and winter. A group of climbers who make annual trips to…

TÜRKİYE

Sunset over Lake Van in Eastern Turkey

Jul 26, 2022

The unique beauty of sunset over the lake Van mesmerized locals and visitors in eastern Turkey. Taking its name from the capital Tuşba, the ancient kingdom of Urartian, the city welcomes people with it’s beautiful steppes and mountains. The…

NATURE

flamingos settle in Turkey’s Van lake

Dec 29, 2021

The Van Lake, known for its diverse bird population, is home to 250 of Turkey's approximately 450 bird species. This year, flamingos from Iran's Urmia Lake settled in large groups in Erçek Lake, Çelebağı wetland, Muradiye Bendimahi wetland,…