Yeniimaret, 2. Beyazıd Cd. No:2, 22020 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
The Beyazit II mosque complex is extensive and includes a tabhane ( travellers hostel), medrese, bakery, imaret (soup kitchen), timarhane (asylum) and darüssifa (hospital). The darüssifa has been converted into the award
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
A walk of 10 to 15 minutes Northeast of the Selimiye along Mimar Sinan Caddesi brings you to the Muradiye Cami, built for Sultan Murat II and topped with an unusual cupola. Finished in 1436 it once housed a Mevlevi whirling dervish lodge
Eski Camii/Ulu Camii, Sabuni, 22100 Edirne Merkez/Edirne
From Hurriyet Meydani, walk east along Talat Pasa Caddesi to the eski Cami ( Old Mosque; 1414). Behind it is the Rustem Pasa Hani, a han ( caravanserai) built 100 years later and now the Hotel Rustem Pasa Kervansaray
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
Babademirtaş, Hacı Hasan Sk. No:11, 22020 Merkez/Edirne Merkez/Edirne
Housed in the restored Hafizaga Mansion, a particularly fine 19th century wooden Ottoman villa, this small new museum has poster displays on Edirne's historic buildings local governors and some old postcards. As there are currently no
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
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