Kategori: Historical & Cultural Sites in Edirne City

Saraçlar Street, the heart of Edirne the second capital of the Ottoman Empire is known for its historical significance and cultural richness and stands out as one of the most iconic and diverse areas in the city. Located in the center of Edirne, Saraçlar Street is situated in the historical […]

Edirne was the second capital of the once almighty Ottoman Empire, before Istanbul took over this title. There is a lot to share about this special city with so many reflections from the Ottoman Empire time, such as culture and art. However, it could be best to watch this video […]

Excavations and research conducted in the region indicate that the area’s history dates back to prehistoric times. In the province where many archaeological sites are found, the first traces of settlement dating back to the Chalcolithic period were found in the mound near Çardakaltı, close to the village of Sarayakpınar. […]

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 […]

In the 16th century, Edirne, one of the Empire’s most important cities alongside Cairo, Damascus, Aleppo, and Bursa, boasted a prosperous economic and commercial life. Among the enduring legacies from the Ottoman era, markets were sometimes located within complexes, serving the purpose of generating income for mosques and their affiliated […]

“When one thinks of Edirne, the first things that come to mind are its mosques and the bridges dating back to the Ottoman period.” The bridges of the city, surrounded by the waters of Arda, Tunca, Meriç, and Ergene rivers, are carriers of a great historical heritage. The most important […]

The Saatli Madrasa, where the great Ottoman sultan Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan, who conquered Istanbul, was educated in Edirne in his youth, was opened as a museum after the completion of the restoration in 2021. Through a protocol signed between the Edirne Governorate and Istanbul Fatih Sultan Mehmet Foundation University, […]

Selimiye Mosque, created by Mimar Sinan at the age of 80 and described as “my masterpiece,” is considered among the masterpieces of Ottoman-Turkish architectural history as well as world architectural history. The mosque, which is a symbol of Edirne and the Ottoman era, was built between 1569 and 1575 under […]

The Health Museum of the Sultan II. Bayezid Complex, located in Edirne and affiliated with Trakya University, has become one of the most popular museums in Turkey in recent years. Gaining international recognition with awards, this museum is the only one that truly preserves an Ottoman darüşşifa (hospital) in today’s […]