Built in 1898 by Alexander Vallaury as a luxury hotel for the Orient Express company but never opened, this 20,000 m2 wooden building is considered the largest wooden building in Europe. It served as a Greek orphanage until it was forcibly closed in 1964.
- Address
- Büyükada
- Hours
- Hours not verified
- Best time to go
- Any time · About 30 min
- Price
- Price not verified
- Price level
- ₺₺
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- It was badly damaged by fire in 1980 and awaits restoration; view it from outside on Büyükada.
- A restoration agreement was signed in June 2026 between the Patriarchate and partners, so works may be under way.