Edirne

Edirne

Popular places to visit in Edirne;

First day

You should start your first day in Edirne by discovering the most beautiful examples of Ottoman architecture in the region. Selimiye Mosque, which can be considered the center of the city; It is easily visible from almost anywhere in the city center and is the perfect place to start your sightseeing adventure. There are 999 windows in the mosque that Mimar Sinan tried to symbolize the perfection of God due to the imperfection of the mosque he designed. The dome and interior are decorated with geometric patterns painted in pink and blue.

A unique taste awaits you at lunch: “Edirne Liver”. It is one of the most popular dishes of Edirne cuisine. Finely chopped liver is prepared by frying in sunflower oil produced in Edirne. Again, red peppers unique to Edirne are roasted and served with liver. There are many restaurants in Edirne where you can taste Edirne liver.

Let's continue walking in the city center. Next to the Selimiye Mosque are the Old Mosque with its striking interior walls and the Üç Şerefeli Mosque with four different minarets (which are rare even today).

There are also many parks, art galleries, museums and shopping areas to finish the first day in Edirne - the city is waiting for you to explore them all. Also try the Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Bath, built by Mimar Sinan in 1568-69. After a long day of touring the city, the Turkish Bath experience is the best way to relax and what could be better than trying a Turkish bath in such a beautiful and historic building?

The second day

Edirne Archeology and Ethnography Museum is a great option to start the second day in Edirne! It is the first museum in Edirne, which was opened by the order of Atatürk in 1925. The museum, which consists of archeology and ethnography departments, was opened in 1971. The archeology department is organized as fossils, coins, stone artifacts, metal artifacts, bone artifacts and tile-colored mud artifacts.

You should watch Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling just in time. It holds the Guinness Book of Records title for the longest consecutive sporting event in the world. The festival was included in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010. This festival is a highly recommended celebration of a truly unique tradition. From traditional oil wrestling to traditional singing, dancing and banquets, Kırkpınar is a must-visit for any visitor!

Saros Bay and National Parks in Edirne offer nature lovers a variety of recreational and sports activities to complete their journey in Edirne every season. Surfing and sailing are very popular in Saros Bay, and you can also find many diving spots.