Located in the region of Thrace, Edirne is a charming city that acts as a gateway to Western Europe, positioned at the crossroads of Turkey, Bulgaria, and Greece. Famous for its graceful mosques, grand domes, and towering minarets, the city offers a breathtaking panoramic view. Edirne served as the capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1416 to 1453, before the fall of Constantinople to Mehmet II.
Once known as Adrianople, named after the Roman Emperor Hadrian, Edirne features a distinctive fusion of Roman and Ottoman architectural styles.
There are many must-see attractions in Edirne, such as the magnificent Selimiye Mosque, designed by the renowned architect Mimar Sinan and included on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. Other significant sites to explore include the Eski Mosque, Üç Şerefeli Mosque, Enez Ancient City, and the Edirne Archaeology and Ethnography Museum, alongside various inns, Turkish baths, and palaces. The city is also home to 10 historic bridges that are definitely worth seeing.
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