Faith / Church
Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi), Yücetepe
Adalar, İstanbul
The Monastery and Church of St. George (Aya Yorgi) on Yücetepe, the highest hill of Büyükada, known for its wish-making tradition.
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Its story
The origins of the monastery are believed to go back to the Byzantine period; the present buildings are largely from the 19th and 20th centuries. On the steep path up the hill there is a tradition of tying a string or piece of cloth while making a wish. Every year on 23 April, on the feast of St. George, and on the commemoration day in September, thousands of people of different faiths visit the monastery. From the hill you can see the Marmara, the other islands and the shores of İstanbul.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Getting there
- From Büyükada pier to Luna Park square, then uphill on foot
- Visit duration
- 1.5–2 hours (including the climb)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.84861, 29.11889
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCkada_Aya_Yorgi_Manast%C4%B1r%C4%B1