Edirne

Edirne is an importantly placed city of Turkey. It marks the entry point of Turkey into the west with Thrace and borders with Greece and Bulgaria. Edirne has a rich history, which still asserts itself with magnificent representations throughout the city. A sweeping view of Edirne presents an array of imposing domes and minarets. Edirne also commands  scenic vistas of forests and the graceful Meric River. 
Edirne like every other place in Turkey is historically and culturally diverse and is a great travel destination for history lovers.



Edirne is a treasure trove of many ancient day architectural marvels. The remnants of history offer a glimpse into the prosperous days of ancient rulers. The most symbolic monument of Edirne is the Selimiye Mosque, built by the veteran architect Mimar Sinan. The decorations of the structure are elaborate and the minarets stand as high as 70 m. It is an exquisite work of marble. The other prominent mosques with architectural and historical significance are Yildirim, Eski, Muradiye, Serefeli and Beyazit II. 
The Edirne Palace is another grand structure symbolizing the proud reign of Sultan Murat II. The travelers` inns of historical Edirne are also worth visiting. The prominent examples are Rustem Pasha and Ekmekcioglu Ahmet Pasha caravansaries. The city of Edirne is strewn with many old bridges that stand till date with their ancient charm. The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and Archeological museum are also good options for taking a broad view of Edirne`s historical wealth. 
A general sense of gaiety is common in Edirne. Every year in June the city holds a festival called Kirkpinar. This sporting festival is the oldest organized sporting event known. The festival celebrates the traditional sport of Edirne, namely oil wrestling.



Edirne offers comfortable hotels for you to enjoy your vacation trips or business tours. The well known hotels of the city include EFE Hotel and Grand Inn Hotel. The rooms of the hotels are furnished with all modern facilities to make your stay a truly luxurious one. Private baths, mini bars, air conditioning, telephones, satellite TV and an impeccable room service are just a few points worth mentioning. The interiors offer warm decorations to enliven your vacation spirits. 
To make things better, you can enjoy a refreshing drink at the English Pub of the EFE hotel or the Botanic Bar of the Grand Inn Hotel. You will also be treated with live music and tempting snack bars. The well equipped meeting rooms and restaurants will fit the bill for those official conferences. 
The Park Hotel Edirne is situated right in the center of Edirne and is never too far away from any place, be it the museum, the tourist spots, the shopping district or the "Ali Pasa".

The city is full of gustatory specialties like liver fried in oil and white cheese. However, you can also try out the Melek Anne, the Laleli Konak, the Haminne and the Yesil Sera. The popular food joints are Emin Et Lokantasi, Ocakbasi, Lalezar Restaurant etc.