Pera White Hotel – Comfortable Stay in Van City Center
April 10, 2026 · Local Guide
The tenth-century Church of the Holy Cross sits alone on an island in Van Lake, its sandstone reliefs softened by a thousand winters. A short boat crossing and a slow afternoon reveal why it endures.
March 4, 2026 · Local Guide
Van Fortress rises above the city on a limestone ridge, its walls carved with three thousand years of Urartian cuneiform. Below lies the ghost of Old Van — a destroyed city of mosques, empty streets, and long sight lines, walkable in an afternoon.
February 12, 2026 · Culture & Events
Every autumn, Van celebrates the pure-white, odd-eyed cat that shares its name. The festival mixes research centre visits, handcraft stalls, and street programming across a long weekend — a small event with outsized local character, held each autumn.
January 14, 2026 · Culture & Events
Van, one of the ancient cities of Eastern Anatolia, stands out not only for its unique natural beauty and historical landmarks but also for its rich tradition of handicrafts. One of the most valuable parts of this cultural heritage is the centuries-old tradition of carpet and rug weaving. In Van, carpet weaving is not only a form of craftsmanship but also a way of life, a means of cultural expression, and an important economic value passed down from generation to generation.
December 9, 2025 · Gastronomy
Van breakfast is not a meal. It is a two-hour table, a regional economy, and the city's quiet claim on Turkish food culture. This is what arrives, why each piece matters, and how to eat it without rushing.
November 18, 2025 · Hotel News
From December through March, the hotel adds three small rituals to the week: a late-afternoon tea service with regional pastries, a guided sunrise walk along the lakeshore, and a new quiet reading room.