16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
princes island

The main feature of any of the Princes’ Islands is the sound of … silence. All motorized vehicles are banned, making the islands an oasis of peace and quiet. The only sounds you’ll hear are bicycle bells and the typical sounds of horse hoofs. Yep, that’s right. Horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the main transportation means on the islands

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2018
Date Uploaded: 05.2018
Photo Location: Istanbul, Türkiye
Camera: SM-G930F
Copyright: © Mohammad Sammur