An island with in the Princess Islands group at Marmara Sea in Istanbul, called Buyuk Ada…
During Byzantine periods, prince and other royalty were send to exile in this island.
In history, Byzantine empresses Irene, Euphrosyne, Theophano, Zoe and Anna Dalassena were born to this small 5.36 km² island. As well as Princess Fahrelnissa Zeid , the mother of Prince Ra’ad the present claimant to Iraqi Throne.

Aya Yorgi Church and Monastery from 6th century stands stil on the hills of the island, facing Marmara Sea jeweled with dolphins and sailing yatchs.

Many fish restaurants are set by the iskele (ferry landing). It is amazingly calm and peaceful during winter and just oppositly joyfull during spring and summer. Narrow streets with colonial architecture are as pages of a novel that is stil alive and challenging.

In each corner of it, history of Byzantine, Otoman and Turkish characteristics are blended with such multicultural community.

An escape to novelty has never been such easy with a week end stay in this magical island.
Bicycles and horseback carriages are sole means of transportation which makes this piece of land a fairytale to be discovered in fresh, blossomed beaches.

Photo “Turkish Landscape – Marmara Sea” by Philippe Leroyer on Flickr

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Romeo and Juliet is probably one of the most- if not the most – romantic stories of all times. A love so pure that brought two young lovers to a destiny that still moves many lovers around the world.

The news is fresh and juicy: you can now try and be Romeo & Juliet on the most important day of your life: Romeo & Juliet’s balcony is in fact open for guys and gals getting married! The official announcement has been given last Friday by Verona city officials. The balcony is part of the residency of the Cappello family, said to be the real Capuleti family of Shakespeare’s tale. It’s been a destination for lovers coming from all over the world to enjoy this and all the other beauties that Verona has to offer.

Lovers from all over the world are expected to flow in as soon as the news spreads around, so if you want to make a surprise to your special one, book your place in advance!

Photo “Juliettes house in Verona” by wonderferret

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