Prinkipo Greek Orphanage (Büyükada)
Located on Manastır Hill in Büyükada, the Prinkipo Greek Orphanage served as an orphanage from 1903 to 1964 and is recognized as the largest wooden building in Europe and the second largest in the world. Originally constructed as a hotel, the building was transformed into an orphanage with the support of Eleni Zarifi. Damaged by a fire in 1980 and the 1999 Marmara earthquake, the structure today remains empty and unattended under the administration of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. Built with a wooden frame system, its simple façade and repeated projecting sections create a striking visual presence, making it one of Büyükada’s most iconic historical landmarks.