Büyükada, Mediterranean island in Prince Islands archipelago, Turkey.
Located in the Sea of Marmara, Büyükada extends over 5 square kilometers with two hills reaching heights of 164 and 202 meters.
The island served as an exile location during Byzantine times until 1846, when regular ferry services connected it to Constantinople, leading to residential development.
The Greek Orthodox monastery of Hagios Georgios Koudanas, dating from the 10th century, hosts annual pilgrimages during St George's Day celebrations.
Visitors access the island by ferry from Istanbul, with transportation limited to bicycles and electric vehicles following the 2020 regulations.
The Orphanage of Büyükada stands as Europe's largest wooden building, originally constructed in 1898 as a casino before operating as a children's home until 1964.
Location: Istanbul Province
Part of: Princes' Islands
GPS coordinates: 40.85778,29.12000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:10
Istanbul Anatolia Palace of Justice
8 km
Ragıp Pasha Mansion
12.7 km
Büyükada Greek Orthodox Orphanage
444 m
Agios Georgios Church
1 km
Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum
5.1 km
Kâzım Karabekir Museum
12.8 km
Museum of Princess Islands
439 m
Monastery of the Transfiguration, Kinaliada
7.9 km
Maarifi Mosque
6.8 km
Kartal Surp Nişan Armenian Orthodox Church
6.7 km
Haghia Triada monastery, Halki
3.5 km
Kartal Cemevi
7.6 km
Büyükada Clock Tower
2 km
İsmet İnönü House Museum
3.2 km
Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Museum
3.2 km
Kartal Municipality Story Museum
10.7 km
Büyükada Nature Park
1 km
Museum of the Princes' Islands
469 m
Surp Asdvadzadzin Verapokhum Church
1.7 km
House of Trotsky
1.4 km
II. Mahmud Çeşmesi (Kadıköy)
10.8 km
Скит Святого Спиридона
3.5 km
Kazım Karabekir Paşa Müzesi
12.8 km
Erata Sitesi
10.7 km
Sanlab Simulation
10.3 km
Nidakule Kozyatağı
13 km
Hamidiye Mosque, Büyükada
1.8 km
Büyükada Çarşı Mosque
2.1 kmReviews
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