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The Princes' Islands getaway is one of the most beautiful excursions you can make from the center of Istanbul. It is an archipelago of nine islands administratively attached to the city: Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, Kınalıada, Sedefadası, Yassıada, Sivriada, Kaşıkadası and Tavşanadası. During the Byzantine era, these islands hosted the exile of not only princes but also clergymen. In the 19th century, wealthy Greek and Armenian families built beautiful summer residences and came to settle there during the warmer months. The three most popular islands are Büyükada, Heybeliada and Burgazada. The monument not to be missed on the island of Büyükada is the Greek Orthodox monastery Aya Yorgi located on top of a hill and from which you will have a breathtaking view of Istanbul and the archipelago.