History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
It is the white wooden mansion where Sait Faik Abasıyanık, the master writer of Turkish storytelling, spent a significant part of his life and wrote his immortal stories about the island fishermen, seagulls and street children. The house was converted into a museum by the Darüşşafaka Society in 1959, with the will of the author; The author's typewriter, manuscript notes, hat, fishing rod and personal library are exhibited. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located on a decent island street decorated with pine trees and bougainvilleas, very close to the Burgazada ferry port. It is 25 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:It is completely free within the Darüşşafaka Society.•Visiting Hours and Days:Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays; Open Wednesday-Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: Overshoes are worn to protect the floor of the historic wooden mansion; It is a building with stairs.•Facilities and Facilities:Museum garden, information boards and rest corners. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Çayır Sokak No:15, Burgazada, 34975 Adalar / İstanbul.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: You can reach the gate of the mansion in just 5-6 minutes by walking from Burgazada Pier.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can come to Burgazada Pier by City Lines ferries from Bostancı, Kadıköy or Kabataş.•Parking Availability:There are no motor vehicles on the island. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Featured Rare Works:Sait Faik's desk, letters, famous fishing cap and handwritings reflecting the philosophy of "Beauty will save the world".•Visit Tips:After visiting the museum, walking towards Kalpazankaya, where the author always lived, and watching the sunset is the most beautiful ritual of the island.•Gastronomy Recommendations:Fresh sage tea in the tea garden at Burgazada pier or seafood accompanied by sunset at Kalpazankaya.