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Princes' Islands are located in the Sea of Marmara, near the coast of southeastern Istanbul. The distance from the Istanbul mainland changes between 13 and 25 km (8.1 and 15.5 mi), the closest being Kınalıada and farthest being Tavşanadası.


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The Princes' Islands ( Kızıl Adalar or just Adalar) are nine relatively small islands in the Sea of Marmara. They evolved from a place of exile during the Byzantine era, to a popular destination for tourists and Istanbulites alike to escape the hectic city life for a day.


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Located just 17km away from the shores of Istanbul are nine small islands called the Princes Islands. The islands, called Adalar in Turkish, got their English name as they were once used as the exile of royalty during the Byzantine and Ottoman eras.


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İnönü Evi Müzesi. Turkey's second president, İsmet İnönü, purchased this four-storey villa in 1934, four years before he assumed the presidency after Atatürk's death. He…. Discover the best attractions in Princes' Islands including Hagia Triada Monastery, Museum of the Princes' Islands, and Church & Monastery of St George.


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How to get to the Prince Islands. There are several companies that operate routes from Istanbul to the Islands. We took the ferry of Dentur Avrasya from the Kabataş pier: you can check their timetable and prices here. Another company is Şehir Hatları, they take Istanbulkart (at least, they did that in 2018) and cash.


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What to do in the Princes' Islands: Büyükada. Turks often make the most of the weekend and escape to the islands of Istanbul to enjoy the beach, the sea breeze and the wonderful sea views as they stroll among forests and hills.Büyükada, the largest of the nine, is dotted with historic villas, churches and monasteries and its architecture will transport you to another age.


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The Princes' Islands ("Adalar" in Turkish) are an archipelago in the Sea of Marmara, they are a small haven of peace in Istanbul and a perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. During summer, we recommend you to get there on weekdays rather than weekends because they are invaded by the townspeople and the tourists.


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The Princes' Islands (in Turkish called "Adalar") are a group of islands that lie 20 km southeast of the Bosphorus in the Sea of Marmara. The archipelago off the coast of Istanbul belongs to the Istanbul Province and consists of nine islands, four of which are inhabited. The total population is around 15,000.


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The Princes' Islands ( Prens Adalari in Turkish) is one of the best preserved natural areas and sights in Istanbul. The islands have taken the name from the exiled Princes during the Byzantium era. The islands is one of the best attractions, weekend breaks and Istanbul escape both for Istanbullites and tourists. Table of Contents


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The Princes' Islands (in plural form as there are several of them) are situated in the south of the Marmara Sea, just a ferry away from Istanbul. They comprise 9 islands in total.


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The Princes Islands, or simply The Islands ( Adalar) as locals call them, are an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara of which only four are inhabited and open to visitors: Kınalıada, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Büyükada.


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The Princes Islands are located off the coast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. The islands are easily accessible by ferry from the Kabatas, Kadikoy, Besiktas, and Eminonu piers in Istanbul. The ferry ride takes around an hour and offers breathtaking views of the city and the sea. See the location >>


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Princes' Islands 4 489 reviews #90 of 1,711 things to do in Istanbul Islands Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Write a review About This Turkish archipelago used to be the holiday destination of choice for the rich and famous.


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There are nine Prince Islands but most people only visit the four largest. The biggest, Büyükada, is also the most popular and the furthest away. The second largest, Heybeliada, is the second most popular stop. The third and fourth islands are called Burgaz and Kinaliada.


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If you are wondering which of the 9 princes Islands to visit, we got news for you, you can only go to Kinaliada, Burgazada, Heybeliada, or Buyukada. The other 5 are not open to tourists. We strongly recommend visiting Buyukada first. If you are lucky and come back to Turkey, be sure to visit the other 3 Princes' Islands.


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Istanbul, Turkey, Europe Most İstanbullus refer to the Princes' Islands as 'The Islands' (Adalar). Lying 20km southeast of the city in the Sea of Marmara, the islands are a popular destination for a day escape from the city but are oppressively crowded between May and October, when visitors can number up to 50,000 per day on weekends.

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