Coast and water / Island
Büyükada
Adalar, İstanbul
The largest of the Princes' Islands, with wooden mansions, pine forests and bicycle tours, where motor vehicle traffic is restricted.
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Its story
Known as Prinkipos in the Byzantine period, the island was associated with its monasteries, to which exiled members of the imperial family were sent. With the start of ferry services in the 19th century, it became the summer retreat of İstanbul's wealthy families, and the large wooden mansions from this period became the island's symbol. Leon Trotsky spent part of his years in exile here. Motor vehicle traffic on the island is restricted; transport is by bicycle, on foot and by electric vehicles.
Key facts
- Admission
- Free
- Best time
- April–June and September–October
- Getting there
- Ferries and sea buses from Kabataş, Eminönü, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Maltepe
- Visit duration
- Day trip
Trip purpose
- Cycling
- Photography
- Day trip
- Hiking
Location
40.85778, 29.12000
Where to eat nearby
No food & drink venues listed nearby.
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCkada | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCkada