In Van, resembling an open-air museum with many historical artifacts, the landscapes created by the white cloth integrated with the historical artifacts enchant those who see it, akin to the gentle snowfall in Van delicately interwoven with these treasures captivating all who behold them.
The Van Castle, constructed by the Kingdom of Urartu from massive stones and offering a commanding view of Tuspa, the Urartian capital, stands proudly on the shores of Lake Van, just 5 kilometers from Van’s city center.
Perched on a steep cliff, the castle spans 800 meters in length, 120 meters in width, and rises to 80 meters in height. The Süleyman Han Mosque, its exact origins shrouded in mystery but later refurbished by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1534, entices photographers with its picturesque snow-covered vistas.
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Similarly, Akdamar Island, nestled within the boundaries of Van’s Gevaş district and home to an Armenian church, dons a pristine white cloak akin to a bride on her wedding day. At the island’s western extremities, towering cliffs soar to 80 meters in height, while the summit stands majestically at 912 meters above sea level. Together, the island and its ancient church paint postcard-perfect scenes when blanketed in snow.