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Call to protect historic Greek orphanage on Büyükada amid collapse threat

Call to protect historic Greek orphanage on Büyükada amid collapse threat

Several individuals and organizations have issued a joint call to the İstanbul Greek Patriarchate and relevant authorities.

Tuğçe Yılmaz

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Büyükada Greek Orphanage to be turned into a hotel

The Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople has decided to convert the Büyükada Greek Orphanage into a hotel. The building is the largest wooden structure in Europe and the second largest in the world, dating back to 1898.

10 June 2025 Tuğçe Yılmaz

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage Selected to ‘7 Most Endangered’ Programme

Büyükada Greek Orphanage, the second biggest wooden building of the world, has been selected to the “7 Most Endangered programme 2018” by Europa Nostra, which was established for the protection of cultural heritage in Europe.