Location: Buyukada
Top Things to do in Buyukada
What to do and see in Buyukada, Turkey: The Best Places and Tips
Büyükada (meaning "Big Island" in Turkish; Greek: Πρίγκηπος or Πρίγκιπος, rendered Prinkipos or Prinkipo; and alternatively Πρίγκηψ or Πρίγκιψ meaning "Prince" or "Foremost") is the largest of the nine so-called Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul, with an area of about 2 square miles (5 km). It is officially a neighbourhood in the Adalar (Islands) district of Istanbul Province, Turkey.
Restaurants in Buyukada
1. Aya Yorgi Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By mrdom
It's interesting to see an orthodox church still going in Turkey and the interior is small but ornate, so go in if you can. Even if it's not open, go for the great views from the mountain, even if there are heaps of screaming Turkish tourists (even inside the church).
2. Halki Theological School
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4.5 based on 36 reviews
The seminary is located on the site of the Monastery of the Holy Trinity, founded by Patriarch Photius I almost a thousand years before the foundation of the theological school. In 1844, Patriarch Germanos IV converted the monastery into a school of theology, which was inaugurated on 1 October 1844. The facilities include the Chapel of the Holy Trinity, dormitories and the school's library.
Reviewed By SOFIAPAthens_Greece - ATHENS, Greece
There are no words to describe the feelings upon you enter this area!
Peace, Serenity, Awe.
We are waiting for the day that we will be able to joy the permition to re-open the Academy
A big congratulation to our Eminence Metropolitan Elpidophoros Lambriniadis, Metropolitan of Bursa, who is giving his best to keep the School alive!
Overall Ratings
4 based on 72 reviews
Reviewed By erolbenezra - Istanbul, Turkey
This is the only one synagog in priencess island where the jewish people goes to pray . Women sits upstairs men downstairs. The rabbis has nice voice and they pray every morning and night and saturday . There is big securty for enter inside. But its very nice for praying.
4. Burgazada
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
This island off the coast of Istanbul is part of the Princes Islands group and was the home of famed Turkish writer Sait Faik who died in 1954.
Reviewed By Serdar U
When you go to island there are few thing to do besides eating and drinking at restaurants.Going to "Kalpazankaya bay beach", Walking tour around island, visiting "Sait Faik Abasiyanik" museum, horse carrier tour around island( I am protesting the activity due to the horses life condition and situation). Walking tour is very good and healty for everybody without climbing part of the tour. You can reach to " kalpazankaya coast" and return back to start point using same route. Than after light sport you can go to sea food restaurant .
5. Adalar Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Bengi_London - London
This museum should be one of the stops for the ones who visit Buyukada and also other Princes' Islands. You can learn more about the history, culture and islanders through diverse sections in the museum. Although there are some inadequacies about the display of the materials, it is one of the pioneering projects for the introduction and promotion of these Islands. The Exhibitions on specific themes also change from time to time so it is likely to come across different Exhibitions.
6. Inonu Evi Muzesi
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By TubaKoseogluOkcu - Istanbul, Turkey
This is the house where the second president of Republic of Turkey spent first his summers and later, major part of his life. Today it serves as a museum and is run by the İnönü Foundation, established by his children. The entrance is for free and it can be visited every day except Mondays from 10 am to 6 pm.
This is a house with classical island architecture, a modest place with modest decoration. Fine samples of art deco style are everywhere in the house. Photographies in display demonstrate not only the ordinary family life but also the important events of the world and of the country during İsmet İnönü's presidency during which he played a major role.
I highly recommend this museum as it gives both a chance to have a glimpse of 1940s and 1950s daily life and have an understanding of modest presidency of those years.
7. Nakibey Plaj
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By junior1907 - Istanbul
For the young people and families
this beach is a good option to have a day in the island.New facilities are available to cater yr needs.As we have said before,if you really want to swim in Adalar part of Marmara Sea which still looks very clean from outside,then this is yr place to stop.Slightly overpriced.
8. Heybeliada Island
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4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By Deborah S - Tel Aviv, Israel
Spring is the best season. I walked in the woods past the old Greek Orthodox cemetery, circled the entire island. Beautiful old wooden houses, great views from the streets at the top of the island. Visited the Wednesday market which is still quiet in April. The island is extremely busy in the summer. My favorite of all the Princes Islands.
9. Alman Koyu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By junior1907 - Istanbul
İf you are touring Heybeliada by bicycle, this is one of the far and secret places of Heybeliada for some quiet athmosphere to relax nd swim.Pls do not go on Sunday as it is going to be very crowded.Good for budget savers.
