Selimiye Mosque, Edirne
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Edirne (US: / eɪ ˈ d ɪər n ə, ɛ ˈ-/, [2] [3] Turkish: [e.ˈdiɾ.ne]) (Bulgarian: Одрин), historically known as Adrianople (Greek: Αδριανούπολις, romanized: Adrianoúpolis), is a city in Turkey, in the northwestern part of the province of Edirne in Eastern Thrace.
- Admire the Selimiye Mosque. Edirne's most famous landmark is this Ottoman Imperial mosque, built by the famed architect Sinan for Sultan Selim II in 1574.
- Explore the Kaleiçi District. Edirne's Kaleiçı (Old Town) district is a tight grid of streets that sprawls southwest of the Selimiye Mosque. This was the center of town during the medieval era.
- Visit the Old Mosque Complex & Bedesten. Edirne's Old Mosque (Eski Cami or also called the Eski Ulu Cami) is often overshadowed by the Selimiye Mosque but is well worth a visit.
- Discover the City's Cosmopolitan Past in Edirne Synagogue. One of the grandest restoration projects in Edirne's Kaleiçi district is this synagogue, which once served the large Sephardic Jewish community that lived in the city.
Aug 9, 2024 · Edirne, city, extreme western Turkey. It lies at the junction of the Tunca and Maritsa (Turkish: Meriç) rivers, near the borders of Greece and Bulgaria. The largest and oldest part of the town occupies a meander of the Tunca around the ruins of an ancient citadel.
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- Selimiye Mosque. Designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Koca Sinan (1497–1588), whose best-known works adorn İstanbul's skyline, this exquisite World Heritage–listed mosque…
- Grand Synagogue of Edirne. Reopened in 2016 after a 36-year closure and a five-year US$2.5 million restoration project, Edirne's Grand Synagogue is the sole reminder of when a…
- Museum of Health. The extremely beautiful darüşşifa (hospital) and tip medresesi (medical school) in the Sultan Beyazıt II mosque complex now house this museum tracing the…
- Sarayiçi. It was here, in the 15th century, that Sultan Murat II built the Eski Sarayı (Old Palace). Little remains of this grand structure, which was blown up just…
Jul 27, 2023 · If you are planning a visit to the historic city of Edirne in Turkey, we’ve prepared a list of twelve essential experiences you shouldn’t miss. These attractions blend history, culture, gastronomy, and outdoor pursuits in an exciting mix that truly represents Edirne.
Jul 8, 2017 · Feride Yalav-Heckeroth 08 July 2017. Once the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Edirne is full of stunning structures that speak of its rich past as the main seat of a once powerful empire. From mosques to museums, the famed vineyards of Thrace to the city’s famous oil wrestling festival, here are all the sights you have to visit whilst in Edirne.
