Kınalıada

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Kınalıada, Mediterranean island in Sea of Marmara, Turkey

This fourth smallest inhabited island of the Princes' Islands measures 1.3 square kilometers with several hills reaching elevations up to 115 meters.

The Byzantine Empire used this location as an exile site, notably for Emperor Romanos IV Diogenes after the Battle of Manzikert in 1071.

The architectural landscape combines Ottoman-Victorian summer villas, traditional churches, and the modern design of Kınalıada Mosque across the terrain.

Regular ferry connections operate between the island and multiple terminals on both European and Asian sides of Istanbul throughout the day.

The island received its name from the distinct red color of its soil, resulting from previous iron and copper mining activities in the area.

Location: Princes' Islands

Part of: Princes' Islands

GPS coordinates: 40.91306,29.05000

Latest update: April 25, 2025 03:27

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