The Prens Adaları, which was just an oasis of princes during the Byzantine Empire, became one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul, both domestic and foreign.

Weekend trips to the Princess Islands are being held, and weekends are more crowded with Turkish visitors, who have been hampered by the bustle of the city and its huge crowds, as well as foreign tourists who come to Turkey for fun in nature and away from exhaust fumes.

Big Island Buyuk Ada

The largest island is Büyükada, the largest island of the princes, so named after it was called Prinkipos, the Princess Island in ancient Greek. It covers an area of ​​about 5.4 square kilometers. During the winter, the island's indigenous population is around 2,000, while the number rises significantly during the summer.

The large island includes Helen, the first overlooking the south and the second overlooking the north. The southern hill is called the Yucetepe, with a height of 203 meters above sea level. While the height of the northern hill about 164 meters, called the hill of the monastery "Manastır Tepsi."

The treasure of the large island of gold coins dating back to the era of King Philip II of Macedonia and Alexander the Great's father, found in 1930 near the Roman Orthodox tombs in the Karaja Peak region, is one of the oldest monuments of the history of the island.

The 207 gold coins were transferred to the Istanbul Archaeological Museum. The Great Island, like other princesses, was also a center of exile during the Byzantine Empire.

As of the fourth decade of the last century, the island began to be decorated with palaces and decorative and colorful buildings, which added beauty to the beauty of the natural island, making the island one of the most important tourist attractions in Istanbul.

At the top of the plateau is the historic Aya Yorgi Church and Monastery. The first building in this area was built in the 6th century AD. This area includes a number of ruins of churches and monasteries, some of which can stand throughout history, while some have not held up and reached to this day only some ruins.

While situated on the hill of Issa "İsa Tepesi", the church and monastery of Hristos, as well as the Roman orphanage. Although the Roman orphanage has been transformed into rubble and ruins, it is the largest wooden building in the world.

Al-Hamidiya Mosque is considered the most interesting mosque among the four mosques in the island, in terms of architecture and engineering. Built by Sultan Abdul Hamid II.

Apart from the picturesque nature of the ancient island, it has a historical character which is the most visited place by local and foreign visitors. The island is characterized by the possibility to travel using bicycles, motorcycles and stroller vehicles, because of the entry of cars and motor vehicles, except for official vehicles.

The Museum of the Princess Islands, the first open contemporary museum in Istanbul, presents hundreds of documents and exhibits on the history of the islands from its inception to the present day, as well as 20,000 documents, 6,000 photographs, hundreds of documentaries, Which was an exile of princes and became an island of princesses.

Hibili Island Ada is the most green island (Heybeliada)

Hibili-Ada Island is the most green and diverse in terms of vegetation. It was known as the island of "Halki", which means ancient Greek "copper".

The island of Hibele Ada consists of four main hills; the second most visited is by the tourist delegations, both in summer and winter. The population of the island during the winter is about 7 thousand people, while this number increases significantly during the summer. And with the calculation of visitors to the daily flights that are on the island with a population of about 50 thousand people.

The island includes the Kamariotissa church, the only Byzantine church on the island, and also the only church built in the shape of a clover flower outside Istanbul. The island also houses the AyaYorgi Monastery and the Tarik-i Dünya Monastery, one of the most visited monuments on the island.

A witness to the tomb of the British Queen Elizabeth I ambassador, Edward Barton, is the second remaining historical landmark in the military part of the island. The island also includes a number of important historical and historical monuments such as: Ayia Monastery, Roman Orthodox Monastic School, Abbas Helmy Pasha Palace, and the first therapeutic clinic in the history of Turkey.

The Istanbul Municipal Bus, which runs from Istanbul's Portangi, Kapatash and Kartal ports, carries passengers to and from the island and other islands. Motor vehicles are also prohibited.

Burgazada Island

This is the third island among the princesses in terms of area. The island has one hill known as "Bayrak tepesi".

The island is characterized by its clean atmosphere, its picturesque nature, pine trees, its mild climate, its beaches and its historic ruins after its restoration. The island also has a number of summer houses and chalets for artists and wealthy, and the prices of real estate on the island is very high, whether rent or Tmlika.

The beautiful historic palaces of the island, along with the Nozhaat Street, the Gönül and Mehtap terraces at the foot of the beach promenade are among the most visited on the island.

Located on the eastern side of the sea marina of the island is the oldest seashore, which includes a lighthouse that guides ships to the island