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Princes' Islands Essentials

The Princes' Islands are a car-free archipelago in the Sea of Marmara, accessible by ferry from Istanbul. This selection features the primary landmarks across Büyükada, Heybeliada, and Burgazada. Highlights include the 18th-century Aya Yorgi Monastery atop Yücetepe, the historic Halki Seminary, and the Museum of the Princes' Islands. The list covers essential transport hubs like the Ottoman-era Büyükada ferry terminal, as well as cultural sites including Greek Orthodox monasteries and the 1923 Clock Tower.

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Hagios Giorgios Church

Greek Orthodox monastery located at the highest point of Büyükada. The current structure dates to 1751, though the site has served as a place of pilgrimage since the 6th century.

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Clock Tower

A landmark built in 1923, located in the central square of Büyükada. It serves as the primary meeting point for visitors arriving at the island's main harbor.

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Kınalıada

Kınalıada is the fourth smallest inhabited island in the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara; near Istanbul, Turkey.

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Museum of the Princes' Islands

Museum of the Princes' Islands is a museum on Büyükada of Princes' Islands in İstanbul Province, Turkey dedicated to the past of the…

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Büyükada - Şehir Hatları

Historic ferry terminal designed by architect Mihran Azaryan and completed in 1915. The building features classic Ottoman architectural elements, including lead-domed towers and Iznik tilework.

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Halki seminary

Established in 1844 on Heybeliada's Hope Hill, this theological school was the primary educational institution for the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople until its closure in 1971.

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Heybeliada

The primary maritime gateway to the second largest of the Princes' Islands, providing regular ferry connections to mainland Istanbul and neighboring islands.

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Aya Nikola Manastırı

A Greek Orthodox monastery situated on the eastern coast of Büyükada, dedicated to Saint Nicholas, the patron saint of sailors.

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Holy Trinity Monastery of Halki

A Byzantine-era monastery rebuilt in 1844. It occupies the summit of Hope Hill on Heybeliada and houses the historic Halki Seminary and an extensive library.

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Kalpazankaya Restaurant

A cliffside restaurant on Burgazada known for its stone-oven cooking and traditional Turkish mezes. It is a notable location for viewing the sunset over the Sea of Marmara.

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Yörükali Plajı

A private beach resort on Büyükada offering a sandy shoreline, sun loungers, and organized swimming facilities accessible by shuttle boat from the main pier.

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Jzyrt alamyrat

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