Marmara · Plate code 22
Edirne
Edirne was the Ottoman capital before İstanbul. The Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan considered his masterpiece, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is known for its historic bridges, the Kırkpınar oil wrestling, fried liver and almond paste.
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Highlights
Places
Selimiye Mosque
Meriç Bridge
Kırkpınar Wrestling
Üç Şerefeli Mosque
Tastes
Fried liver
Almond paste
Local food and products
- Dish
Fried liver
Thinly sliced fried liver served with dried chillies.
- Product
Almond paste
A traditional sweet made from almonds.
- Product
Edirne cheese
The well-known white cheese of Thrace.
When to go
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. The Kırkpınar oil wrestling is held in early summer.
Getting there
- Bus terminal
- Edirne bus terminal has frequent services to İstanbul. The nearest major airport is İstanbul Airport.