Location: Edirne
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Edirne ,Greek Αδριανούπολις / Adrianoupolis , is a city in the northwestern Turkish province of Edirne in the region of East Thrace, close to Turkey's borders with Greece and Bulgaria. Edirne served as the third capital city of the Ottoman Empire from 1363 to 1453, before Constantinople (present-day Istanbul) became the empire's fourth and final capital. The city's estimated population in 2014 was 165,979.
Restaurants in Edirne
1. Selimiye Mosque
Overall Ratings
5 based on 793 reviews
Reviewed By mike1942EastLondonUK - East London UK
I am used to being astonished by Mosque architecture, having visited Istanbul several times but nothing prepared me for this!
You approach a magnificant porch and door, remove your shoes and walk into....wonder!
I huge dome, way above your head, apparently totally unsupported, just floating. All around patterned arches and a network of windows add to the ethearal quality.
This building was designed by an 80 year old man who could never hope to see his amazing vision realised.
I was bowled over and overawed.
I am returning today, just to see if it has the same effect a second time!
2. Beyazid II Kulliyesi Health Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By skehry
It is stunning how advanced these guys have been ages back. Whilst the rest of the world just started to learn about the human body, they already practiced according to schemes, which are the standard of modern therapy. Still today, the relaxing and calm atmosphere invites to contemplate about the meaning of life or whatever needs contemplating...
3. Eski Cami
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By Wipama - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
OK, the Selimiye is truly of a global 'champions league' level, but had that mosque not existed, people would talk about the beauty of the Eski Cami and the Uc Serefeli Camii. In the Eski Cami, I loved the peaceful atmosphere and the wonderful calligraphy. There is also a little piece of the Kaa'ba to be seen in one of the walls.
4. Uc Serefeli Camii
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Bardangas - Athens
Although almost an early classical period masterpiece it stands as an odd example. Erected in the first half of the 15th. century it comprises a quartet of minarets differing in use of materials and number of balconies. Thus the materials: limestone, marble, red stone in striking solid geometry- zig-zag effects, decent lighting. Fine courtyard with aesthetic effects going forward in time. The building exemplifies the transition from the Seljuk to the Ottoman
5. Karaagac
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 210 reviews
First Treaty of Lausanne signed in this city.(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Lausanne)
Reviewed By olympus h - Greece
It's a green and pleasant suburb of Edirne. A pleasantly cool place, especially during the summer. Although Karaagac is a place for tourists, the local restaurants have good food and service.
6. Meric River Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 242 reviews
Reviewed By aydemiray - Turkey
you can take a stunning photos, we can walk in the trees, you can kayaking on the meric river or take a Turkish coffeeon the shore of the legendary bridge.
7. Karaagac Train Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 84 reviews
Reviewed By Seda E - Istanbul
Both sides of my family emigrated to Turkey in the 50s and 70s. Therefore, the train station has significance for me. Even if, it didn't, it's still a must see in Edirne. Karaagac distrcit of Edirne is different than the rest of the city. With it's small cafes, old houses and friendly people, it has a small town charm. This old train station both as a museum and as a park offers a great weekend getaway alternative.
8. Edirne Buyuk Sinagogu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By LKWendel - Westfield, New Jersey
We stumbled upon this Synagogue by accident while taking a walk around the Kaleici district of Edirne. We were completely blown away at the amazing renovation (2014) of this temple that was once completely destroyed and in ruins. It is on a side street, completely undistinguished. At one time it was Europe's 3rd largest Synagogue (1906) and exemplifies Edirne's unique wooden architecture. I highly recommend a visit to this obscure place of worship.
9. Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling
Overall Ratings
5 based on 29 reviews
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Reviewed By globetrottingloner - Tokyo, Japan
This type of wresling exists only in Turkey.Different from Sumo in Japan or Mongolian wresling. It has a history of 651 years.And it is supported by a mass of Turkish people. I attended for two full days under simmering heat. The final game,in which Ali Gurbus retained his cahmpionship, was one hour long. But it was an exciting game.
Unlike Sumo many wrestlers play at the same time in a vast arena. So it is not easy to concentrate on certain players. It seems local people watch when their favorite wreslers play,and the rest of the time they are drinking tea outside.
One caution. You pay 100 Turkish Lira for a good seat on the last day.Each ticket has its seat number, but nobody seems to care. .As the final stage approaches, all gates become open for public. That means people without seats come in as a big crowd.Somebody else may be sitting in your seat,if you come too late.So stick to your seat as the final stage approaches!
10. Beyazit II Mosque Complex
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By junior1907 - Istanbul
Beyazıt II Mosque and Complex is located in the city of Edirne.This nice and very well maintained complex consists of mosque,medicine faculty,
medicine Museum and the others.Large location with lots of buildings to visit.One of the musts in Edirne if you are visiting the first time.Strongly recommended.
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