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Unusual Attractions in Adalar

Büyükada

Over the centuries, this island paradise has done it all, from providing monks with ecclesiastical respite to sheltering an exiled Leon Trotsky.

Prinkipo Orphanage

One of the largest wooden constructions in Europe was meant to be a casino, but soon became an orphanage.

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Tombili

A meow-velous tribute to a beloved street cat, made famous on the internet.

9 miles from Adalar

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Baris Manco House and Museum

The home-turned-museum of Barış Manço, the mustachioed Turkish Elvis for children.

9 miles from Adalar

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Ottoman Bird Palaces

The ornate miniature mansions were built for Istanbul's feathered residents.

11 miles from Adalar

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Nakilbent Cistern

A sixth-century Byzantine cistern hidden below a modern carpet store.

12 miles from Adalar

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Isa Yusuf Alptekin Park

A tiny park in the middle of some big power politics.

12 miles from Adalar

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