Europe's largest wooden building and second largest in the world, located on Istanbul's Büyükada island, is now among the seven most endangered cultural heritage sites identified by the organization Europe Nostra. Built at the end of the 19th century, the Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage was initially designed to be a luxury casino hotel. Neglected and ravaged by the elements for more than five decades, the aging Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage is in danger of collapse. (Photo/Agencies)
Europe's largest wooden building and second largest in the world, located on Istanbul's Büyükada island, is now among the seven most endangered cultural heritage sites identified by the organization Europe Nostra. Built at the end of the 19th century, the Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage was initially designed to be a luxury casino hotel. Neglected and ravaged by the elements for more than five decades, the aging Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage is in danger of collapse. (Photo/Agencies)
Europe's largest wooden building and second largest in the world, located on Istanbul's Büyükada island, is now among the seven most endangered cultural heritage sites identified by the organization Europe Nostra. Built at the end of the 19th century, the Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage was initially designed to be a luxury casino hotel. Neglected and ravaged by the elements for more than five decades, the aging Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage is in danger of collapse. (Photo/Agencies)
Europe's largest wooden building and second largest in the world, located on Istanbul's Büyükada island, is now among the seven most endangered cultural heritage sites identified by the organization Europe Nostra. Built at the end of the 19th century, the Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage was initially designed to be a luxury casino hotel. Neglected and ravaged by the elements for more than five decades, the aging Prinkipo Greek Orthodox orphanage is in danger of collapse. (Photo/Agencies)
