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Princes' Islands
The Prince's Islands are a chain of nine islands off the
coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara. The largest island
is Büyükada. During the Byzantine period, princes and other royalty
were exiled on the islands, lending them their present name. During
the 19th century the islands became a popular resort for Istanbul's
wealthy, and Victorian-era cottages and houses are still preserved
on the largest of the Prince's islands. Today, the islands are
popular tourist destinations for day trips via ferry from Istanbul.
Motorized vehicles are forbidden on most of the islands, so visitors
explore the islands by foot, bicycle, in horse-drawn carriages, or
by riding a donkey. |
