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Edirne sits at a strategic point between the Balkans and Anatolia and preserves continuous settlement layers from Thracian antiquity through Roman Hadrianopolis to its period as an Ottoman capital. Kaleiçi, the historic core of the city, sits within the broader urban layers of ancient Hadrianopolis, reflecting continuous settlement from the […]
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Hafize Gaye Erkan, the President of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey, announced her resignation on her social media account. She said that she was targeted recently and decided to step down to protect her family, especially her young child, from any further repercussions. She noted that she […]
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The film “Sadık Ahmet,” which portrays the life of Dr. Sadık Ahmet, a prominent figure from Gümülcine, was produced in collaboration with TRT and premiered at the Atatürk Cultural Center. The gala event was hosted by TRT General Manager Mehmet Zahid Sobacı. Among the attendees were Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer, […]
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We continue to see positive developments in tourism and economy in Edirne which has a lot to offer and deserves much more attention due to its historical background, in particular. One of these is the initiative of Balkan Cities Cooperation Edirne Platform. The meeting of the Balkan Cities Cooperation Edirne […]
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In Edirne, a giant moray weighing nearly 45 kilograms and measuring close to 2 meters was caught in the fishermen’s net in the Soros Gulf… Residents were astonished to see the colossal fish caught in the nets of fishermen who went fishing for fish in the Soros Gulf located in […]
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In his speech at the Provincial Coordination Board Meeting held at Deveci Han Cultural Center, Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer provided crucial information regarding the SAROS Gulf. Sezer stated that arrangement works will be carried out for ports and the coastline in Saros Gulf. Additionally, Governor Sezer announced that the “Saros […]
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Baths have always held an important place in Ottoman and Turkish culture and daily life. Indeed, the city of Edirne has had many baths, in time. Some of these historical baths are still in use today. SARAY HAMAMI (Palace Bath): Located to the northeast of the Selimiye Mosque, it is […]
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In the 16th century, Edirne was one of the major urban centers of the Ottoman Empire alongside cities such as Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo, and Bursa. During this period, the city developed a strong commercial identity supported by its bazaars, covered markets, and trade-oriented külliye complexes. Many of these structures were […]
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The intense snowfall that affected the city came from the Balkans, particularly impacting the higher-altitude areas of the city. The intensity of the snowfall led to blizzard-like conditions around Kapıkule Border Gate and the surrounding Balkan villages, occasionally posing challenges for drivers. The gendarmerie and police forces issued warnings to […]
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Edirne’s “Mis Fruit Soap” (mis meaning fragrant) which holds a special and significant place in Turkish cultural life as the oldest health and hygiene material, has been part of human life not only for its practical use but also as a decorative item. SOAP MIXED WITH AMBER & ROSE ESSSENCE […]
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Video: Edirne, the “second capital” of the magnificent Ottoman EmpireThis video is about the town of Edirne (central town), only. However, Edirne also has SUN & SEA Holiday Resorts on North Aegean Coast, with fantastic swimming, scuba diving and wind-surf opportunities. SAROS BAY – One-of-a-kind sea and beaches (scuba diving […]
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The restoration of Kıyık Tabya, one of the significant military areas in the defense of Edirne (in Balkan War), has begun. Edirne Governor Yunus Sezer inspected the site where the first phase of restoration work commenced, receiving information from the Director of Culture and Tourism. Expressing gratitude to Culture and […]
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