Edirne (Turkey) – the most detailed information about the city with photos. The main attractions of Edirne are with descriptions, guidebooks and cards.
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City of Edirne (Turkey)
Edirne is a city in the far north-west of Turkey. Located in Eastern Thrace on the Evros River near the border with Greece. Edirne – the former capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ancient city with huge Ottoman palaces and more modern neoclassical architecture, mosques, bazaars, bridges, historic houses. This is Turkey’s gateway to Europe, a meeting place for two cultures and religions.
- Geography and climate
- Best time to visit
- Practical information
- Story
- How to get there
- Shopping and shopping
- Food and drink
- sights
- Video
- Maps and guides
- Comments and reviews
Geography and climate
Edirne is located in the European part of Turkey on the hilly the plains of Eastern Thrace on the border with Greece and 20 km from the border with Bulgaria at equal distance from the Aegean, Black and Marmara seas. The climate is humid subtropical with hot summers and cool, wet winters.
Winter in Edirne
Beaches
Edirne is located relatively close to the Aegean coast the sea and the bay of Saros with excellent beaches, most of which located between the cities of Keshan and Enez. Beaches in Keshan: Sazlidere, Gokçetepe, Mecidiye, Erikli, Danishment. Beaches in Enese: Karaincirli, Vakif, Gulçavush, Sultaniçe.
Best time to visit
The best time to visit is from May to October. In July and August can be quite hot.
Practical information
- The population is more than 160 thousand people.
- The area is 844 km2.
- The currency is Turkish Lira.
- Visa – for up to 60 days it is enough to have a passport whose actions are more than four months from the date of entry into Turkey
- Time – UTC +2, in summer +3.
- The language is Turkish.
Story
Edirne was founded by the Roman emperor Hadrian in the 2nd century AD. on the site of an older Thracian settlement. The city was named Adrianople. In 378, a battle took place here between the Romans and the Goths, during which the Roman Emperor Valens was killed, and Roman legions were defeated. After the collapse of the Roman Empire Adrianople was part of Byzantium.
Fog in edirne
In 1362 the city was captured by the Ottoman Turks. Almost a century (with 1365 to 1453) Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman state. AT the period of the Ottoman Empire was one of the largest cities Europe, a major shopping center and gathering place of the Turkish army. AT 1829 and 1878 during the Russo-Turkish wars Edirne was taken Russian troops. From 1920-1922 the city was part of Greek kingdom.
How to get there
Of the nearest major airports, the most convenient is the airport Ataturk in Istanbul. From Istanbul to Edirne you can easily get to bus ride. The station (Otogar) is located far from the city center. AT historic center go free minibuses (dolmus).
Shopping and shopping
There are several large traditional bazaars in Edirne: Arasta (in the vicinity of the Mosque of Selemije) and Alipaşa. Most famous traditional products are decorative brooms, fruit soap and almond paste. Saraçlar Caddesi – pedestrian shopping street with traditional shops.
Bazaar in Edirne
Food and drink
Edirne is worth trying fried liver with pepper, white cheese, almond oil, eel and crayfish.
sights
The main attractions of Edirne are located in the city center. within walking distance and can be bypassed in about half a day
Old city
Atmospheric old city or Kaleiçi – the oldest part of Edirne, once surrounded by walls, which, unfortunately, long been demolished. For the most part, these old quarters are rebuilt in 19th century after a strong fire. In the old streets preserved traditional Ottoman wooden houses, some of which are abandoned or awaiting restoration. Here is the old synagogue, which is the largest Jewish religious building in the territory Turkey On one of the side streets you can find a small stone christian church
Edirne Mosque
In Edirne you can see a lot of old Muslim mosques.
Selimiye Mosque
Selimiye – the most beautiful edirne mosque included in the list UNESCO World Heritage sites. This is a great piece. Ottoman architecture, built in the 16th century by architect Sinan, who considered the mosque his best work. The dome of the building towering over the main hall, has long been one of the most big ones in the world. The mosque has four high minarets that are among the highest buildings of this type. In structure the building has several hundred windows, which, according to the architect’s idea, will be symbolize the perfection of God. Dome and interior walls decorated with calligraphy and geometric patterns with shades pink and blue.
Old mosque
The old mosque is the oldest mosque in the historical center of Edirne, built in the style of early Ottoman architecture. Has two minaret, small central dome and calligraphy on the inner the walls.
Mosque “Three balconies ”
Mosque “Three balconies” was built by Murat II between 1437 and 1447 years. Its most interesting feature is four minarets that have a different design. The largest minaret has three balconies, which became the cause of this name. Mosque It has a beautifully decorated dome and majestic columns.
Bayazid II Mosque
The Bayazid II mosque was built between 1484 and 1488 and located outside the old town by the river.
Muradia
Muradiye – an old mosque built between 1426 and 1436 for years. It stands out for its orange tile, unusual dome and Sufi lodge.
Other sights Edirne
The bridge of Gazi-Michal
Gazi-Michal Bridge – a long arched bridge built in the period Byzantine Empire and reconstructed by the Ottomans in 1420. Nearby is a small mosque built by the commander. Ottoman Legion Gazi-Michal, who had a Bulgarian origin.
Tower of Justice
Sarayichi – river island with arched bridges, the ruins of the imperial Ottoman Palace and sturdy square Tower of Justice. Tower Justice was built by Mimar Sinan in 1561 by order of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. It has a four-story structure. with marble fountain and swimming pool on the top floor. Tower used by the Supreme Court of the Ottoman Empire.
Macedonian tower
The Macedonian Tower is the only preserved urban tower. fortifications with a small section of old walls.
Video
Maps and guides
Edirne Travel Guide (English)
