The Princes’ Islands are located right next to Istanbul and offer an ideal place for those who want to experience a quiet holiday away from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul. On the islands you can visit famous mansions where some of the most famous writers in Turkey lived.
The Princes Islands consist of nine islands: Büyükada, Heybeliada, Kınalıada, Burgazada, Sedef Island, Yassıada, Sivriada, Kaşık Island and Tavşan Island. Only Büyükada, Heybeliada, Kınalıada, Burgazada and Sedef Island can be easily accessed by daily ferry services, which can come from both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul. The streets on these islands are closed to car traffic.
According to historical sources, the Princes’ Islands were named so after they became a place where princes, emperors and empresses were exiled during the Eastern Roman Empire. The islands were both a hermitage for the clergy and, at the same time, a summer vacation destination for the monarchs who reigned throughout Turkey’s history. Famous Turkish authors and world political leaders also lived on the islands.
Although the Prince’s Islands have four distinct seasons, spring and summer are the best times to visit them. The restaurants on the island offer all the visitors who pass their threshold fresh fish of the season and varied selections of appetizers and Turkish wines, as well as salads.
The largest island
The largest island is Büyükada Island which translates to “Big Island” in Turkish. The island can be traversed by bicycle, and visitors can even have picnics in the forests there. The island has a clock tower which is very close to the jetty. At the same time, here you can find the Aya Yorgi monastery and Yuce Tepe, which are important attractions. The monastery is an ideal place for Orthodox believers and is still used today. Visitors from the country and abroad also take vows inside and outside the chapel to fulfill their wishes.
Attractive historic buildings
Heybeliada, (or “Island with Bag”) is called that because on the map it looks like a bag. It is the second largest island in the Princes Islands group. Heybeliada is home to several historical structures, such as the Bey Yaakov Synagogue and the Aya Nicola Church. The island also has a school that trains clerics and currently hosts festivals and important events on the island. Visitors arriving there can also see the Degirmenburnu Natural Park from a bicycle or on foot.
The shrine of the famous storyteller Sait Faik
Burgazada is the third largest island in the Prinţilo Islands. Burgazada is home to several historical structures, such as the Sait Faik museum, which is one of the main attractions. The Aya Yorgi Garibi monastery dominates the view and stands out through the walls and the bell which are painted in blue and white tones. The Sait Faik Museum is in the former home of the Turkish poet and storyteller Sait Faik Abasyank.
Red island
Kinaliada is the closest island to the city of Istanbul and is an excellent choice for a quick and quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The small island named after the marquis who discovered it at the time can be crossed in no more than half an hour.
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