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Edirne, the second capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ancient city… Despite possessing a magnificent treasure of history today, it unfortunately receives far less attention than it deserves, almost becoming an obscure city… Some might agree or disagree with these observations, and some might even get upset, but the truth […]
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Projects are being developed to utilize the Maritsa River, known for its floods in Edirne, for both energy and tourism purposes. One of the world’s largest projects in its category, the construction of an “Archimedean screw hydropower plant”, is set to begin electricity production soon. The river is also being […]
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In 2022, 963 million people traveled, with total spending amounting to $1.012 trillion. Turkey, hosting 50.45 million visitors, became the 4th most visited country. The UNWTO report on global tourism data for 2022 has been released. The report shows that tourism activity worldwide in 2022 was 34% below the pre-pandemic […]
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Edirne Municipality has announced that it will host a HACKATHON event within the scope of the WELLBASED project, part of the Horizon 2020 program. The theme of the event is “Improving the environmental, social, and economic living conditions of households and settlements experiencing energy poverty in Edirne.” In their announcement, […]
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The process of removing ‘tiny houses’ illegally placed on agricultural land between Danişment and Korucu villages in Keşan district, located near Saros Bay in Edirne, has begun. The owners’ request to the Edirne Administrative Court for a stay of execution was rejected by the court on the grounds that the […]
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In this article, we provide information about activities you can do and places you can visit in Edirne. Known as the second capital of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey’s gateway to Europe, home to Mimar Sinan’s masterpiece, and the land of Kırkpınar oil wrestling, Edirne is a city full of historical […]
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Hasan Ali Yücel Children’s Museum, the largest interactive children’s museum in Turkey and the Balkans, hosted a wonderful event. Organized by the Edirne Municipality under the name “3rd Children and Science Festival,” the event introduced children to the world of science in a fun and educational atmosphere, creating a memorable […]
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In this article, we would like to talk about Mr. Uğur Kaygusuz, a highly successful photographer who has contributed significantly to the promotion of Edirne and is one of the valued members of our website’s Facebook group. Mr. Uğur Kaygusuz, a resident of Edirne, is a distinguished “Accounting and Finance” […]
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The two-century-old Baro Mansion, located in the Kaleiçi district of Edirne, is being restored under the directive of Governor Yunus Sezer. After being unused for ten years, the mansion will be transformed into a gastronomic destination offering palace and Balkan cuisine once the restoration is completed. Historical Significance and Restoration […]
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Nowadays, the internet provides a wonderful opportunity to explore popular cities around the world. In fact, videos known as walking tours are incredibly helpful for this purpose. For example, you can effortlessly explore a city thousands of kilometers away as if you were actually there, simply by watching these online […]
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Efod (Photography Association) of Edirne organized a photography exhibition at Edirne Chamber of Commerce building on May 10th, 2024. The artwork exhibited was prepared by the Thrace Creative Photography Center from Greece. Generally speaking EFOD did quite a good organization and the most successful show was displayed by the ladies […]
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Under the leadership of President Serdar İYİİZ, the EFOD which is the most active and successful association in Edirne, is once again organizing an elite event. As part of the cultural cooperation protocol between EFOD (the Edirne Photography Art Association) and the Creative Photography Center of Alexandroupoli, a joint exhibition […]
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