Prince Islands and Kadyköy
Description:
Visit:
1. Princes of Ostrava
2. Chalcedon (Kadikei)
1. Princes Islands
Princes Island – The Turks call it Buyuk Ada because it is the largest and most visited island of the four islands. On Buyukada there are numerous dachas, hotels, beaches and a visited church - St. George. The church is at the very top of the island. On the way to the monastery they tie ribbons and make wishes, and from the top of the hill there is a magnificent view. And next to the church there is a nice restaurant with a beautiful view. On Buyukada on the top of the hill there is also a picnic area under the tree crowns, equipped places for picnics, you can buy meat and rent a grill. On the island of Buyukada, residents of Istanbul go for a picnic.
On the island of Buyukada lived Leon Trotsky for 4 years in the thirties, after expulsion from the USSR. A day trip from Istanbul to the Princes Islands allows you to change the situation, to be quiet in nature. In addition to exploring the islands, you get a sea trip along the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. For inspection, there are 3 options: a trip in a phaethon (horse cart), renting bicycles or walking. Following the advice of guidebooks, most tourists choose the phaethon.
2.Chalkedon (Kadikei) - The oldest district of Istanbul, located in the Asian part of the city. The first traces of settlement on this site date back to 680 BC. e. The Dorians of Megara founded on the shores of the Bosphorus the ancient Greek city of Chalcedon, and today the modern district of Kadykei. In Kadykei streets of antiques, bookies, galleries, workshops, restaurants, bars and cafes. Paintings, handmade goods, costume jewelry, clothes of local designers, accessories and much more that are difficult to pass by. Many famous artists and sculptors have workshops here. The Armenian church will amaze you with its sky-colored interior. St. Catherine’s Chapel will surprise you with its location, because it is located right under the restaurant. You can walk in Kadykei for a long time, discovering something new and unusual.