Island Guide

Historic Places
of Büyükada

Büyükada Greek Orphanage and the island's historic wooden heritage

Historic Landmark6 min

Büyükada Greek Orphanage: The Island's Silent Memory

Set on Isa Hill, Büyükada Greek Orphanage is one of the island's most remarkable heritage landmarks, known for its wooden architecture and emotional history.

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Aya Yorgi Church and Hill walking route in Büyükada

Walking Route6 min

Aya Yorgi Church and Hill: One of Büyükada's Most Special Routes

Located on Yücetepe, Aya Yorgi Church and Hill bring together history, tradition, pine-scented walking paths and wide Marmara views.

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Büyükada Clock Tower and Pier Square historic view

Büyükada Clock Tower and Pier Square: The Island's Meeting Point

Büyükada Clock Tower and Pier Square welcome visitors as soon as they step off the ferry and form one of the island's best-known meeting points.

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Reşat Nuri Güntekin House literary route in Büyükada

Literature6 min

Reşat Nuri Güntekin House: A Literary Stop in Büyükada

The Büyükada house associated with Reşat Nuri Güntekin, one of the unforgettable names of Turkish literature, is a meaningful cultural stop on the island.

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Splendid Palas historic hotel facade in Büyükada

Historic Hotel6 min

Splendid Palas: Büyükada's Nostalgic and Elegant Landmark

With red shutters, a white facade and an elegant position facing the sea, Splendid Palas is one of Büyükada's most iconic historic buildings.

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Hamidiye Mosque historic religious building in Büyükada

Religious Landmark6 min

Hamidiye Mosque: Büyükada's Historic and Elegant Place of Worship

Built during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II, Hamidiye Mosque reflects Büyükada's layered cultural memory and graceful architecture.

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Dilburnu Nature Park Büyükada pine trees and sea view

Nature Route6 min

Dilburnu Nature Park: Nature, Views and a Quiet Break in Büyükada

With pine trees, sea views, walking paths and picnic areas, Dilburnu Nature Park is one of Büyükada's calmest nature stops.

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Mizzi Mansion red brick historic house in Büyükada

Historic Mansion6 min

Mizzi Mansion: One of Büyükada's Most Unusual Historic Buildings

Also known as Al Palas, Mizzi Mansion stands out with its red brick facade, monumental corner tower and distinctive architectural character.

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Trotsky House in Büyükada and historic island mansion

Trotsky's House in Büyükada: Exile, History and the Island's Silence

The Büyükada house where Leon Trotsky lived between 1929 and 1933 brings together exile, world history and the quiet atmosphere of the island.

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