Istanbul has 9 islands in Marmara Sea, distance varies between 7-13 miles from Anatolian Side.The biggest one is Büyükada (meaning big island) which is 5.46 km2.The islands also called Prince Islands.Because,during the Byzantion and Ottoman periods,princes and some other royalty were exiled there.There is no traffic in islands (forbidden) but you can walk,have a bcycle or horse drawn carriege..
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Nira Dabush 07 Feb 2011
Fantastic shots, Metin..Gabrielle Stahlie 06 Feb 2011
What a great place this is..and no traffic.. it seems like paradise..Donald Schrier 06 Feb 2011
Such wonderful vies and photographs Metin. Very well done and gives a great chance for everyone to enjoy these sites.lillianhibiscus 06 Feb 2011
Fabulous captures of your beautiful country!!Ginger Lovellette 06 Feb 2011
Lovely! Great photos!