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Van
0432 / POP 353,500
More urban, more casual and less rigorous, Van is very different in spirit from the rest of
southeastern Anatolia. Young couples walk hand in hand on the main drag, live bands
knock out Kurdish tunes in pubs, and a resilient population coping with the impact of two
earthquakes in 2011 inspire a satisfying urban buzz.
Sights
VAN CASTLE (VAN KALESI) & ESKI VAN
About 4km west of the centre,
Van Castle
(Rock of Van; admission
"
3; 9am-dusk)
dominates
the view of the city. Try to visit at sunset for great views across the lake.
| Ruin
Van Castle
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