Tourism, Travel and Culture
Derived from the Russian word “telega,” talika refers to a type of four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage commonly used for transporting goods, typically pulled by a single horse. In addition to talikas, there are various types of horse-drawn carriages such as fayton, and others. These simple and unadorned horse-drawn carriages were used […]
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Edirne is famous for its grand mosques and historic streets, but one of the city’s most refined artistic traditions is often overlooked: Edirnekari. This delicate Ottoman wood art, born in Edirne, decorates mosques, mansions, and other historic buildings with intricate floral and geometric patterns. For travelers and culture enthusiasts, discovering […]
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Edirne’s historical landmarks are being renovated and restored over time to contribute to the development of city tourism. The governorship is actively engaged in serious efforts in this regard. Governor Yunus Sezer shared a brief statement with the press on this matter: “We continue to bring our historical monuments one […]
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The stone bridge structure located on the Meriç River in the central district of Edirne Province was known to have had a wooden bridge in its place before. Being the last stone bridge of the Ottoman period built in the 19th century in Edirne, this structure attracts attention with its […]
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Edirne’nin en önemli tarihi eserlerinden biri olan HIDIRLIK TABYASI ile ilgili olarak bakınız GOOGLE AMCA nasıl bir video oluşturmuş (çektiğimiz resimlerden). Şüphesiz biz daha iyisini yapacağız, önümüzdeki günlerde – Resmen bir HAZİNE burası.
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Rising on one of the strategic hills of Edirne, Hıdırlık Tabya — known locally as Hıdırlık Tabyası — is one of the most historically significant Ottoman military structures in the city. Built between 1886 and 1888, the bastion formed part of a major defensive line established to protect the road […]
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“Authentic Ottoman-style boat on the Maritsa River, guided by a boatman in traditional attire – captured in stunning drone footage.” The Maritsa River (Meriç River) is one of the most important natural landmarks of Edirne. Flowing along the western edge of the city, the river forms part of the Turkey–Greece […]
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Edirne, known for its numerous historical landmarks, is now adding a new tourism route with the restoration of mansions in the Kaleiçi district, praised by Evliya Çelebi in his travelogue. The Edirne Governorship is adding another significant move to its recent tourism initiatives. In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, […]
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The “Historical Gazi Mihal Bey Bath,” one of Edirne’s precious works built in 1422 but unused for a long time, is undergoing restoration to be added to Edirne’s cultural heritage. Edirne’s historical monuments, unfortunately neglected until now, are gradually being restored to contribute to Edirne’s tourism. As part of this […]
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Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy participated in the 4th Turkey-Bulgaria Tourism Joint Commission Meeting. Making a statemen regarding relations between two countries, Minister of Culture and Tourism Ersoy has emphasized the positive impact of increasing flights by Bulgarian airlines on tourism. Minister Ersoy met with his Bulgarian […]
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Festivals in Edirne include a mix of cultural, historical, and seasonal events that shape the city’s identity throughout the year. These include: Each festival reflects a different aspect of Edirne’s cultural identity, from ritual traditions and historical sports to music, food culture, and public celebrations. The city’s festival calendar may […]
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This is one of the seasonal festivals celebrated in Central Asia, the Middle East, Anatolia, and the Balkans. Known as Ruz-ı Hızır (Day of Hızır), the day of Hıdrellez is considered the day when Hızır, believed to be the helper of those in need around the world, and İlyas, believed […]
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