Dilaverbey, Maarif Cd. No:75, 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
The Kaleici area , framed by Saraclar Caddesi, Talat Pasa Caddesi and the railway line was the original medieval town with its narrow streets laid out a linear grid plan. Exploring at will is easy, but you could start by walking south
Çavuşbey, Mumcular Sk. No:9, 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
Near the mosque and baths stands the restored Macedonian Tower which dates back to Roman times. In the 19th century it served as Edirne's clock tower. Around its base excavations have uncovered parts of the old city wall, a nekropolis and
Across the street from the Uc Serefeli mosque is the atmospheric, unrestored Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Hamam designed by Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Sokullu Mehmet Paşa in the 16th century. Some people may find a visit to the unrestored
Kırkpınar Yağlı Güreş Alanı, Yeniimaret, 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
Historical Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling held in the end of June, or at the beginning of July continues seven days. These famous oil wrestling continue for centuries are carried out as a festival in Sarayiçi region in
Edirne is the border city of Turkey with Bulgaria and Greece, and gate to Europe. It was established in the juncture of Arda and Tunca Rivers with Maritsa River. Edirne, which was entered the domination of Rome in 168 B.C. was turned into
This mosque with its 4 strikingly different minarets all built at different times, dominates Hurriyet Meydani. The name means “ Mosque with Three Galleries” to the three balconies on the tallest minarets. It was built between 1440 and
Meydan, Mimar Sinan Cd., 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
The mosque which was built in a dominating point of the city by Mimar Sinan by the order of Selim II in years between 1568 and 1575 is a masterpiece of the classical period architecture. Complex of structures built as a kulliye; are the
Edirne's last great imperial mosque, the Beyazit II complex was built by the Ottoman architect Hayrettin for Sultan Beyazit II (r1481-1512) between 1484 and 1488. Today it stands in splendid isolation to the north of Edirne, which means