Architecture
Büyükada Greek Orphanage (Rum Yetimhanesi)
Adalar, İstanbul
An abandoned former orphanage on Büyükada's Hristos Hill, known as one of the largest wooden buildings in Europe.
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Its story
The building was designed in 1898 by the architect Alexandre Vallaury as a luxury hotel and casino, but it could not be used for this purpose. It was soon converted into the Greek Orthodox Orphanage and served this function until 1964. After long legal proceedings, its ownership was returned to the Ecumenical Patriarchate. Today the giant wooden building, in ruins, has been listed by Europa Nostra among Europe's most endangered heritage sites.
Key facts
- Period
- 1898
- Admission
- The building cannot be entered; it can be seen from outside, from the surrounding road
- Getting there
- Walk from Luna Park square on Büyükada
- Visit duration
- 20–30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
40.86083, 29.12333
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%BCy%C3%BCkada_Rum_Yetimhanesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prinkipo_Greek_Orthodox_Orphanage | https://www.europanostra.org/