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Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu
Lunch next to St George
About Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu
Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu, on the summit of Büyükada beside the Monastery of St George, is the place to rest after the climb, with simple Turkish dishes, tea and wine, and a terrace looking out over the Sea of Marmara.
Why it's on our list
- Next to the monastery
- Sea views
- Simple Turkish dishes
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Yücetepe Kır Gazinosu are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Blue Mosque21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Hagia Sophia21 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- Basilica Cistern21 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- Topkapı Palace21 kmCar or taxi 67 min
- Grand Bazaar22 kmCar or taxi 69 min
- Spice Bazaar22 kmCar or taxi 70 min
- Galata Bridge23 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque23 kmCar or taxi 71 min
- Galata Tower23 kmCar or taxi 72 min
- Dolmabahçe Palace23 kmCar or taxi 73 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)17 kmCar or taxi 54 min