Tourism, Travel and Culture
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 […]
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Edirne is not simply another historic city in Turkey. Located in the northwest of the country, close to the borders of Greece and Bulgaria, Edirne has been a meeting point of civilizations, cultures and trade routes for centuries. The city’s importance comes from a unique combination of factors. Edirne was […]
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ARGOS DIVING CENTER – IBRICE (SAROS) With 20 years of experience, Argos Diving Center operates in the diving center at Ibrice port. Located just 15 minutes from Erikli (Saros), Ibrice port boasts 11 different diving spots. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced diver, this port is a paradise where […]
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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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Ship wreckage sunk in Saros bay within framework of “Saros Artificial Reef” project Efforts to establish an underwater history museum in the Saros Gulf are ongoing. Within the scope of the “Saros Artificial Reef” project carried out by the Edirne Saros Tourism Infrastructure Service Union, a scrap ship was brought […]
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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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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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Edirne, during the Ottoman Empire period, was a province known as the “Pasha” Sancağı, (Sancak: administrative unit / region) and it was under the jurisdiction of the Rumelia Beylerbeyi (Beylerbeyi: Governorate). The center of this Beylerbeyi was located in Sofia. Edirne was recognized as the university city of the empire. […]
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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, […]
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Known as the “Breakfast Meatball” due to its availability for sale from the early morning, this dish, also sought by those looking for alternatives to pastries and simit is quite popular in the town. Chefs cooking and serving this dish note that the cooking method of ‘tencere köfte’ distinguishes it […]
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