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The
Princes' Islands (today Burgazada) are a chain of nine islands off
the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara. The largest
island is Büyükada. |
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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. |
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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 donkeys. |
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A
convent on Prinkipo was the place of exile for Byzantine empresses
Irene, Euphrosyne, Zoe and Anna Dalassena. Leon Trotsky also spent
time on Prinkipo. |
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