Things to do in Edirne

When you come to this city that smells of history, you should take a walk in the streets of Edirne and its historical bazaar. You can visit bridges, fountains and small bazaars where you can see many places in Edirne. You can take plenty of photos. You can visit the historical and wooden Edirne Houses. You can shop in Edirne's famous and historical Ali Pasha Grand Bazaar. You can visit Mimar Sinan's famous work Selimiye Mosque and many other mosques from the Ottoman period in the city. You can visit churches and synagogues. You can visit the museums in the center of Edirne. You can see the ancient city of Enez, Dolmens. You can go to the protected Gala Lake Nature Park. You can take a walk by the Meriç River or the sea, ride a bicycle and take photos. In 2010, you can watch the world-famous Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and held every year in the last week of June. You can participate in the Kakava Festivities organized in May. Hıdırellez is celebrated with these festivities in Thrace. You can go bird watching in the Meriç Delta. You can camp in the forests of Edirne.