Tatvan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
district and town in Bitlis, Turkey
About Tatvan
The town of Tatvan stands on the western shore of Lake Van (Van Gölü), a soda-salt lake also known locally asVan Denizi(“the sea of Van”). This lake, the largest in Turkey, lies 1640 metres above sea level and is ringed by high mountains, so the area has a harsh continental climate. The ridge behind the town was a lava flow from nearby Mount Nemrut 250,000 years ago, blocking the valley outflow and creating the lake. The area remains seismically active; the last major earthquake was in 2011. The region is historically important as the centre of the Urartu and Armenian kingdoms. It later came under the rule of Byzantines, Seljuks and then the Ottomans - see main Wikipedia entry for history. Tatvan's main importance to travelers is as a transport hub. It's the eastern terminus of the railway
Top Attractions in Tatvan
Explore the best things to see and do in Tatvan:
- ★Ahlat tombs
- ★Drink Tea with the locals
- ★Lake Van tours
- ★Mount Nemrut
Where to Stay in Tatvan
- 🏨Gayda Otel
- 🏨Öğretmenevi
- 🏨The Crater Hotel
- 🏨Ustun Otel
Tatvan Travel Guide Sections
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