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City of domes and bridges

Edirne

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HELLO, EDIRNE

City of domes and bridgesWelcome.

In Edirne, mosques, condiments and river bridges together form the character of the city. Planning the Selimiye environment, museum stops and Meriç coast as separate sections helps you to travel to the center without compressing many points to short distances.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Edirne · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Historic and cultural landmark

Selimiye Camii

Selimiye Mosque, which became the symbol of this city by identifying with Edirne, who was the capital of the Ottoman Empire before Istanbul, is one of the most...
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02Historic and cultural landmark

Ikinci Bayezid Külliyesi Sağlık Müzesi

The Sultan Bayezid II Complex Health Museum, on the Tunca River, is a major landmark in Edirne. The complex includes a mosque, medical school, public kitchen, hospital, bath and kitchen facilities.
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03Historic and cultural landmark

Mecidiye Köprüsü

The Mecidiye Bridge, also known as Meriç Bridge, was built on the Edirne-Karağaç road, on the Meriç River. It was built in 1842 during the time of Sultan Abdulmecit.
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04Selected place to visit

Adalet Kasrı

The only remaining building of Edirne Palace, Justice Kasri, was built by the Magnificent Sultan Süleyman in 1561 to Mimar Sinan....
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05Selected place to visit

Askeri Hastane Çeşmesi

The historic fountain, now known as Women's Park, sits on a horizontal rectangular plan, its height 2.86 metres, its width...
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06Selected place to visit

Ayşekadın Camii

The most famous district of Edirne, called Ayşe Woman, is today named after Ayşe Hatun, daughter of Çelebi Mehmet, its founder.
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

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Edirne · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Edirne food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Edirne cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Edirne · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    SELİMİYE CAMİİ · İKİNCİ BAYEZİD KÜLLİYESİ SAĞLIK MÜZESİ

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    MECİDİYE KÖPRÜSÜ · ADALET KASRI

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    ASKERİ HASTANE ÇEŞMESİ · AYŞEKADIN CAMİİ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Edirne Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Edirne On their way
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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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