The Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage is the largest wooden building in Europe and the second largest in the world. It stands on top of a small hill on Büyükada-a tiny island off the coast of Istanbul. The Prinkipo Greek Orphanage, also known as the Rum Orphanage, was originally conceived to be a luxury hotel and a casino. But when it couldn’t obtain a permit, the building was turned into an orphanage. It operated for sixty years taking care of Greek Orthodox orphans. Once this establishment closed the building fell into neglect, and after half a century of being exposed to the elements, the 20,000-square meter structure is now in a state of heavy disrepair. The six-story building was designed and constructed in 1898 by the French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury, for the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, the European passenger train company that operated the Orient Express. I remember all of this from one of my School History lessons 😁
Can you join us on all our adventures so you can be our travelling encyclopedia? 🤣 That’s actually really cool that it’s the second largest in the world!!
This is the island of my childhood, thank you for bringing me back for a moment, you deserve a lot more attention, you're doing a great job, greetings from Izmir
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a nice comment!! I’m happy to hear this video brought back memories of your childhood, and I hope you can visit again in the future. I love Izmir as well!
Wow what an awesome spot to explore, can't wait to check out Istanbul for ourselves... you've given us a great place to start! Definitely feel your pain with the heat walking up steep hills but hey, definitely worth it for those views at the top. Great video as always guys! Looking forward to the next one 😊
Dig the opening scene Diggin the music score Could you not of pulled a wheely on them bikes? You purchased a kite yet? Must be a power kite with 3 meter wingspan. Wait for extremely strong winds and don't let go when you go airborn. The wind will drop at some point! 😂
This place is def on my hit list, and the food looks epic. Good to see both your smiling faces on camera, I'm burned out and feeling the TH-cam burn, I think my lack of enthusiasm would def come across on camera so staying hidden for the time being. Keep up the good work. 🙂
We can definitely understand the burnt out feeling. Sometimes we get a bit discouraged but we always try to remind ourselves why we started in the first place. Hope to see you back in full force soon enough! And thanks for watching 🙂
it's a nice video. No matter who they are, some people can pollute their environment without value. This is ugly behavior. Cycling is the most enjoyable activity.
Comment what you guys would like to see us do and try in Turkey!!
Food tour video!
There is an ice-cream place that tricks you into grabbing your ice-cream off them! How long are you in Turkey for?
Oh yeh we’ve seen lots of them on the street! We are here for about 3 months but travelling around 😊
@@AndrewJames-kt1yj food tour video will come in the future for sure!
The Prinkipo Greek Orthodox Orphanage is the largest wooden building in Europe and the second largest in the world. It stands on top of a small hill on Büyükada-a tiny island off the coast of Istanbul.
The Prinkipo Greek Orphanage, also known as the Rum Orphanage, was originally conceived to be a luxury hotel and a casino. But when it couldn’t obtain a permit, the building was turned into an orphanage. It operated for sixty years taking care of Greek Orthodox orphans. Once this establishment closed the building fell into neglect, and after half a century of being exposed to the elements, the 20,000-square meter structure is now in a state of heavy disrepair.
The six-story building was designed and constructed in 1898 by the French-Ottoman architect Alexander Vallaury, for the Compagnie Internationale des Wagons-Lits, the European passenger train company that operated the Orient Express.
I remember all of this from one of my School History lessons 😁
Can you join us on all our adventures so you can be our travelling encyclopedia? 🤣
That’s actually really cool that it’s the second largest in the world!!
This is the island of my childhood, thank you for bringing me back for a moment, you deserve a lot more attention, you're doing a great job, greetings from Izmir
Thanks so much for watching and leaving a nice comment!! I’m happy to hear this video brought back memories of your childhood, and I hope you can visit again in the future.
I love Izmir as well!
Good video, nice to see you exploring on bikes
Yes we really enjoyed cycling that day around the island 😊😍
Looks warm there! Cold as hell when I was there! Another great vid 👌
It was pretty hot, but not nearly as hot as where we are now 😅😅. Thanks for watching!!
Garbege trouble in the world ,rome,Paris,everywhere 👍 Türkiye ❤️ İstanbul very good
Absolutely it is not just a problem in Turkey!
Thanks for watching 🙂
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Wow what an awesome spot to explore, can't wait to check out Istanbul for ourselves... you've given us a great place to start! Definitely feel your pain with the heat walking up steep hills but hey, definitely worth it for those views at the top. Great video as always guys! Looking forward to the next one 😊
Always worth the effort I think! And we really hope you guys get the chance to visit Istanbul someday! 🙂
island looks fantastic
Highly recommend visiting if you’re in Istanbul!
It's a nice video , really you doing well
Thanks Mohammad 🙏✨
Wow!
It’s such an incredible place!!
wow great video!
Thank you!! 🙂
Great intro guys! Loving your shots too! What equipment do you guys use?
Thanks so much!! We actually only film on our iPhones right now, but are planning on upgrading in the near future 🙂
Dig the opening scene
Diggin the music score
Could you not of pulled a wheely on them bikes?
You purchased a kite yet? Must be a power kite with 3 meter wingspan. Wait for extremely strong winds and don't let go when you go airborn. The wind will drop at some point!
😂
Thanks 🙏
Haha we didn’t even think of doing wheelies 😂 maybe next time!
No kite yet sounds fun though!!
Looks like a great time!
It was great! Definitely recommended if you’re in Istanbul!
03:14 😂 someone translated literally. with open ayran she/he meant unbottled ayran.
Someone did explain this to me eventually & I’ve tried it a few more times. It’s grown on me!
Thanks for watching 🙂
This place is def on my hit list, and the food looks epic. Good to see both your smiling faces on camera, I'm burned out and feeling the TH-cam burn, I think my lack of enthusiasm would def come across on camera so staying hidden for the time being. Keep up the good work. 🙂
We can definitely understand the burnt out feeling. Sometimes we get a bit discouraged but we always try to remind ourselves why we started in the first place. Hope to see you back in full force soon enough!
And thanks for watching 🙂
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it's a nice video. No matter who they are, some people can pollute their environment without value. This is ugly behavior. Cycling is the most enjoyable activity.
We agree! Thanks for watching the video and glad you enjoyed ☺️🙏
Don't pick up our trash please, let us swim in it until we understand because that's the only way we will.
Unfortunately I don’t think we will ever learn 🤦🏻♂️