The Rum Orphanage is Europe’s largest wooden building
Weave through history
As the biggest and most popular, travelers can get the most out of their trip to Büyükada on an e-bus tour. Seemingly frozen in time, it is an opportunity to delight in historical landmarks at every turn, including the Rum Orphanage. Named Europe’s largest wooden building, its timber frame and decorative paneling offer a glimpse into its past lives as a hotel, casino, orphanage, and WWI barracks.
From here, travelers can roam further south to Birlik Square, where a steep walking trail leads to the impressive Aya Yorgi (Saint George) church….
