Welcome to Edirne
Capital of the Ottoman empire before Mehmet II conquered Constantinople and moved his court there, Edirne is blessed with imperial building stock, a notable culinary heritage and a lingering and much-cherished sense of civic grandeur. Close to the Greek and Bulgarian borders, the city has a European flavour that is best appreciated in summer, when locals party on the banks of the Tunca and Meriç Rivers and cheer on the contestants at the world-famous Kırkpınar oil-wrestling festival.
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Edirne Day Trip from Istanbul
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Beyazid II Kulliyesi Health Museum, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceBeyazid Healt MuseumDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Uc Serefeli Camii, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceUc serefeli mosqueDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Eski Cami, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceOld mosqueDuration: 20 minutesStop At: Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceSelimiye mosqueDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Meric River Bridge, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceMeric river bridgeDuration: 10 minutes
Private Tour From Istanbul to Western Gate to Turkey Edirne
The Edirne tour starts with an early departure from Istanbul, as you will have a nice drive ahead of you, first alongside the European Cost of the Marmara Sea, and then towards inland Thrace. You will witness the unique countryside lifestyle at this region.Major sights to visit in Edirne are; The Selimiye Mosque, the masterpiece of Architect Sinan and The Üç Şerefeli Mosque, as well as the The Covered Bazaar.Edirne served as the capital city of the Ottoman Empire from 1365 to 1453; until the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) which became the empire's new capital.This beautiful city is famed for its many mosques, elegant domes and minarets; and it contains the ruins of the ancient palace of the Sultans. The Selimiye Mosque, built in 1575 the master architect Sinan,his masterpiece by his own words, is located in Edirne as well. It has the highest minarets in Turkey, at 70.9 meters, of an altogether grandiose appearance, and a cupola three or four feet higher than that of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. You may also try the regional cuisine, or have some delicious sea food along the drive back to Istanbul.
Private Edirne Day Tour from Istanbul
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Eski Cami, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceOld MosqueDuration: 20 minutesStop At: The Grand Bazaar of Edirne, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceBazaarDuration: 30 minutesStop At: Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceSelimiye mosqueDuration: 40 minutesStop At: Beyazit II Mosque Complex, Edirne, Edirne ProvinceBeyazit complexDuration: 40 minutes