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If you want to learn about the legacy of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey, Edirne may be your first stop after cities like Bursa and Istanbul. Edirne was the capital of the Ottomans for nearly a century. Therefore, with the understanding that a capital city is always a capital city, it preserves its splendor just like in the old days.
You can see many examples of the peak of Ottoman-Turkish architecture in Edirne with its deep-rooted historical buildings and especially the Edirne Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan called his masterpiece. If you want to enjoy the sea, you can swim in the shallow waters of the Aegean in places such as Keşan, Enez and Erikli, and if you want to enjoy the nature, you can visit the shores of the Meriç River and Lake Gala. The cuisine of Edirne is also very diverse, from liver to meatballs, from appetizers to local products, many presentations are just for your taste. Since the city of Edirne is in the Thracian region, it is impossible not to visit the cute Thracian villages with their unique accent. Witnessing how cheerfully the people here produce their handicrafts will add a different life experience to you. Maybe Edirne may be very cold in winter, you may prefer spring and summer as a travel time, but our recommendation is to come to Edirne in July. Because in this month, Edirne Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festivals, known not only in Turkey but also in the world, are held and the city takes on a different atmosphere. You can find everything about Edirne during this time period. Another recommendation for you, if you are a photography enthusiast, immortalize the memory of an evening sunset in the Saros Gulf and the memory of Uzunköprü, the longest stone bridge on earth. In addition, since Edirne is a border city, you can also cross to countries such as Greece and Bulgaria and create a trip & tour program to these countries. Edirne is waiting for you from its history to its cuisine, from its villages to its nature.