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We are living on one of the nine ıslands of Istanbul called ‘PRINCE’S ISLANDS’.

Explore the charm of Buyukada, the largest of the Prince's Islands in Istanbul. Learn about its history, population, island life, tourism, art events, and historic structures. Experience the tranquility and beauty of this car-free island.

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We are living on one of the nine ıslands of Istanbul called ‘PRINCE’S ISLANDS’.

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  1. We are living on one of the nine ıslands of Istanbul called ‘PRINCE’S ISLANDS’.

  2. This is our island called BUYUKADA

  3. A view from the island

  4. No cars are allowed on our islands so transportation is done by horse carriages

  5. Buyukada (Prinkipos )HalkiBurgazadası (Antigoni )Kınalıada (Proti ) Yassıada (Plati ) Sivriada (Okseia ) kaşıkadası (Pita)Sedefadası (pearl island)Tavşanadası (rabbit island) Prince’s Islands consist of nine islands. Four of them are open for living on.Their names are: Prince’s Islands

  6. Büyükada’s History Buyukada is the largest of Prince’s Islands. There are many historical remains from the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire. For example monasteries and mansions. This small place has been home to a combination of the sacred religions. And so far no problems have occurred.

  7. Buyukada Population There are 8 thousand inhabitants of the island today. But the island is crowded because of summer arrivals, daily visits and summer houses.

  8. Island Life The island is beautiful to live on. Because nature is always together with animals, trees and the sea. Phaeton sounds, cats playing, the rush of the dogs, the sun, the smell of a clean sea and bird sounds… Here, it is impossible to be unhappy. Winters are calmer. Indigenous people and local tourists come. Sweet-scented mimosas blossom in spring, hyacinths first see a natural wonder, and then see the people of the island tourism are energetic.

  9. Life in the Island Tourism Nature tourism in the island comes alive with the arrival of Spring. Domestic and foreign tourists flock to see this beauty. When you meet your foot on the island ferry. This clock tower belongs to the Ottoman Empire. Then, under the clock tower are colorful flowers.

  10. There is a photograph of each incoming tourist drawn here.You'll start touring the island by getting phaetons. You enter into the spectacular beauty of the island. Sometimes the dogs who follow the phaetons accompany them . They want your love. When you return to the seaside you can enjoy a pleasant dinner from the fish and meat restaurants. With seagulls and cats by your side . 

  11. Art Events When you visit the islands next to the natural beauties of the city you will also be away from the chaos in the multi-cultural beauty. Prince’s Islands festival was open to the public theaters. Music groups, singers, orchestras came. And the island gave a feast of music to the public. Out of this picture, photo exhibitions have been made. Sayings of Turkish writers have been made.

  12. Historic Structures • Church of Hagia Yorgi • Greek Orphanage • Church of Agios Dimitrios • Hamidiye Mosque • Buyukada Ferry Pier • Panayia Church • MUSEVI SINAGOGU (Heset Le Abraham Sinagogu) • Other buildings (Government House , Conk Pasha Mansion, Bowl Home, Anadolu Club…)

  13. Church of Hagia Yorgi Thechurch of HagiaYorgiwasbuiltbytheByzantineempire. Thischurch is on theisland’shighesthill. It’s a museumopentothepublic as well as a place of worship. Yorgimonthbetween April 23 andSeptember 24 will be verycrowded. People of everyreligionprayandwishescometrue. Theydrinkthewinespecialto Aya Yorgi in thecafeterianexttothechurchandmonastery.

  14. Buyukada Ferry Pier This pier is a historical remainder from the Ottoman times. The architect isn't identified. It's creation date is 1914.

  15. Island Transportation Theislandsarewhereairpollution is minimal. Healthyanimalsandpeople of theisland can say this. Privategasolinevehiclesare not allowed on theisland. Rentorcoachesareavailable. Thusmaking it a quietplace. Steamersandenginesareusedtotravelbetweentheislands. TheonlyplacewherebicyclesarenumberplatedaretheIslands.

  16. A view from HEYBELİADA

  17. Halki Population Today, the island's population is around 8 thousand. However, in summer the population increases several folds.

  18. Halki is similar to a bag from bird’s eye-view.

  19. Naval High School teaches students academic and physical competence.

  20. This is a very successful patriarch. It is expected to open again.

  21. A view from BURGAZADA

  22. Burgazada’s sea and nature are preferred. Burgazada’s population is 1392 .

  23. KINALIADA

  24. There are no phaetons here.Bicycles are used for transportation. The population is 2081 .

  25. A view from the island

  26. Greek Orphanage

  27. Government House

  28. Bowl Home

  29. Islander Seagull

  30. BIG TOUR PATH

  31. Horses

  32. A Shelter Friend

  33. They are the so-called enemy 

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