Ideal for armchair travel or a walking tour, this is the first comprehensive guide in English to the charming and romantic Princes Islands. Freely brings alive their colorful history as a Byzantine place of exile and an Ottoman summer retreat, and his descriptions of the islands today include useful listings of the most important villas, churches, monasteries, and other sights of interest. Also included is a practical guide to services, restaurants and recreational facilities. Turkish and Greek versions of the book are also available.
Ideal for armchair travel or a walking tour, this is the first comprehensive guide in English to the charming and romantic Princes Islands. Freely brings alive their colorful history as a Byzantine place of exile and an Ottoman summer retreat, and his descriptions of the islands today include useful listings of the most important villas, churches, monasteries, and other sights of interest. Also included is a practical guide to services, restaurants and recreational facilities. Turkish and Greek versions of the book are also available.