The Prince Islands offer a peaceful escape from the teeming streets of Istanbul. Heybeliada, with elaborate buildings lost in nature, is among the quietest.
Istanbul's islands of tranquility —
The Prince Islands offer a peaceful escape from the teeming streets of Istanbul. Heybeliada, with elaborate buildings lost in nature, is among the quietest.
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Ruhban Okulu, on Heybeliada island, was once a theology school run by the formidably-named Eastern Orthodox Church's Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Ruhban Okulu —
Ruhban Okulu, on Heybeliada island, was once a theology school run by the formidably-named Eastern Orthodox Church's Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
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Evden, a store offering more than 70 kinds of jam and marmalade made by the owner, is among shops on Isguzar Sokak,a street on Heybeliada island.
Isguzar Sokak —
Evden, a store offering more than 70 kinds of jam and marmalade made by the owner, is among shops on Isguzar Sokak,a street on Heybeliada island.
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The 6th century Aya Yorgi church and monastery sits on the highest part of Buyukada island, but the interior and views of Istanbul are worth the climb.
Aya Yorgi —
The 6th century Aya Yorgi church and monastery sits on the highest part of Buyukada island, but the interior and views of Istanbul are worth the climb.
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Lush forests cover much of the upper areas of Buyukada Island, near Istanbul.
Lost in nature —
Lush forests cover much of the upper areas of Buyukada Island, near Istanbul.
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Ottoman-style architecture can be found on the backstreets of Heybeliada and Buyukada islands.
Ottoman architecture —
Ottoman-style architecture can be found on the backstreets of Heybeliada and Buyukada islands.
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Horse-drawn carriages known as fayton are a popular way of getting around Buyukada and Heybeliada islands.
Horse-drawn carriages —
Horse-drawn carriages known as fayton are a popular way of getting around Buyukada and Heybeliada islands.
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Luz Cafe, among shops on Isguzar Sokak on Heybeliada island, has a menu of homemade Turkish favorites.
Luz Cafe —
Luz Cafe, among shops on Isguzar Sokak on Heybeliada island, has a menu of homemade Turkish favorites.
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