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Ugur Akbulut

Member since: 5th Jul 2008
Website: http://www.sanalfotograf.com

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Kucukyali IstanbulTurkey Princess Islands (Buyukada)Büyükada (Turkish, meaning "Big Island"; Greek Πρίγκηπος Prinkipos or Prinkipo, meaning "Prince" or "Foremost") is the largest of the nine islands consisting the Princes' Islands in the Sea of Marmara, near Istanbul.It is officially a neighbourhood in the Adalar district of Istanbul, Turkey.As on the other islands, motorized vehicles – except service vehicles – are forbidden, so visitors explore the island by foot, bicycle, in horse-drawn carriages, or by riding donkeys.A convent on Büyükada was the place of exile for the Byzantine empresses Irene, Euphrosyne, Theophano, Zoe and Anna Dalassena. After his deportation from the Soviet Union in February 1929, Leon Trotsky also stayed for four years on Büyükada, his first station in exile. Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid was born in the island.Splendid Palace Hotel in Büyükada, built in 1908There are several historical buildings on Büyükada, such as the Ayia Yorgi Church and Monastery dating back to the 6th century, the Ayios Dimitrios Church, and the Hamidiye Mosque built by Abdul Hamid II.The house inhabited by Leon Trotsky (1929-1933) as it appears todayBüyükada consists of two peaks. The one nearest to the iskele (ferry landing), Hristos, is topped by the former Greek Orphanage, a huge wooden building now in decay. In the valley between the two hills sit the church and monastery of Ayios Nikolaos and a former fairground called Luna Park. Visitors can take the 'small tour' of the island by buggy, leading to this point, from where it is an easy climb to Ayia Yorgi, a tiny church with a cafe on the grounds serving wine, chips and sausage sandwiches, this being part of the "classic" Ayia Yorgi (St. George, in Greek Άγιος Γεώργιος) experience."wikipedia" Cukurcuma, in a quiet area but near to the life around Istiklal Caddesi. The neighborhood is authentic and with many turkish families, but it is just 5 minutes to Galatasaray Lisesi and 3 minutes to Cihangir. For public transport you can walk to Taksim or to the Tramvay Station Tophane. Objects dating to the Ottoman period make up a popular category for roving antiquers. As a rule, all items displayed can be legally purchased and exported to your home country.

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