Mount Nemrut Volcano

Volcano 38.4644° N, 43.5879° E

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What makes this place unique

About

A massive extinct volcano that directly shaped the formation of the Lake Van basin in Van.

Terrain, waters and landscape

Terrain

This volcanic mountain determined the geological past of Van and its lake. It hosted some of the most significant volcanic eruptions in Turkey. Its position is shown on the Harita.

Practical notes before you go

Visit

Type: Volcano
Coordinates: 38.4644° N, 43.5879° E
Tip: Check weather and trail conditions before visiting high terrain.

Related places around here

Nearby

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Mountain

Mount Erek

Rising to the east of Van city center, Mount Erek is one of the most prominent elevations.

Mountain

bahcesaray-tepesi

bahcesaray-tepesi in bahcesaray . bahcesaray-tepesi rises above bahcesaray. Cooler air — not a summit race. Water, marked paths. Bahçesaray Tepesi

River

Muradiye Waterfall

Located in the Muradiye district of Van , this famous waterfall is on the Bendimahi Stream.

Plateau

Norduz Plateau

A high plateau located in the southern parts of Van , famous for pastoral activities.

Forest

bahcesaray-korusu

bahcesaray-korusu in bahcesaray . bahcesaray-korusu means shade and soft ground. Stay on paths. Bahçesaray Korusu

Forest

caldiran-korusu

caldiran-korusu in caldiran . caldiran-korusu means shade and soft ground. Stay on paths. Çaldıran Korusu

Forest

edremit-korusu

edremit-korusu in edremit . edremit-korusu means shade and soft ground. Stay on paths. Edremit Korusu

Forest

ercis-korusu

ercis-korusu in ercis . ercis-korusu means shade and soft ground. Stay on paths. Erciş Korusu

Stream

Bendimahi Stream

One of the most important streams flowing into Lake Van in Van is the Bendimahi Stream.

Stream

Karasu Stream

Another important stream that flows through the provincial borders of Van into the lake.

Picnic area

baskale-parki

baskale-parki in baskale . baskale-parki fills on weekends — go early, take rubbish. Başkale Parkı

Picnic area

gevas-parki

gevas-parki in gevas . gevas-parki fills on weekends — go early, take rubbish. Gevaş Parkı

Location on the map

Map

38.4644° N, 43.5879° E