It is known that Edirne was founded by the Thracians who migrated from Central Asia and settled here. Later, the city, which was reconstructed as if rebuilt by Hadrian, one of the Roman Emperors in the time of Alexander the Great, was named as Hadrianapolis in his name. It once passed under Bulgarian sovereignty and remained under Byzantine rule until it was conquered by Lala ?ahin Pasha in 1361 during the reign of Murat I. The city, which was the shareholder of the Ottoman Empire for 92 years until the conquest of Istanbul in 1453, remained as a province connected to the Rumeli Beylerbeyligi under the name of "Pasha Sandjak". Edirne, which became the fifth city of Europe in the 17th century, known as the university city of the empire, is the second largest city of Thrace after Istanbul according to the 1990 census.

Selimiye Mosque which Architect Sinan considered as his masterpiece is crown of the city. Selimiye Mosque was constructed by Architect Sinan between 1569-1575 by the order of Selim the second. It is conspicuous at first its minarets with 3 equal minaret balconies These elegant minarets seen from far away are arranged in an order around.

This mosque which was constructed by Sultan Murat II. in 1436 was the finest example of mosques implemented the plain of Mosques with side location. It has a modest appearance, with the encaustics covered the east and west walls and altar wall, and with the elegant crafting items at the inner face of the large arch linked the two central domes. In spite of the modest appearance of them, it was among the most successful Works of Ottoman decor art at the beginning of the 15th century. The building draws attention with its pulpit and magnificent altar.

The Grand Bazaar of Edirne is a beautiful building from the Ottoman era and definitely worth seeing if you're in the city. However, if you've been to Istanbul before and have visited the Grand Bazaar in Beyazid or the Misir Carsisi in Eminonu, you might be slightly disappointed with the shops and products inside. Because I was there to see the building itself rather than the stores, I had a good time. The bazaar is right in the heart of the city within walking distance to the mosques and restaurants, so you cannot miss it.

Mecidiye Bridge, which is said to be one of the most beautiful view of the sunset in the world; It has 12 arches and has a beautiful appearance that cannot be erased from memories. Previously, there was a wooden bridge in place of the existing bridge on the Meri? river and it was written in the old records of the Sharia court, which was called cisr-i sani (Second Bridge) after 1785 (H.1200) and was repaired in 3827 cents after the flood in 1827 (H.1243).

The Complex of Sultan Bayezid II Health Museum is a hospital museum of Trakya University within the Complex of Sultan Bayezid II located in Edirne, Turkey. A k?lliye is an Ottoman architectural term for a complex of buildings centered on a mosque.

The Complex of Sultan Bayezid II Health Museum is a hospital museum of Trakya University within the Complex of Sultan Bayezid II located in Edirne, Turkey. A k?lliye is an Ottoman architectural term for a complex of buildings centered on a mosque.

The Complex of Sultan Bayezid II Health Museum is a hospital museum of Trakya University within the Complex of Sultan Bayezid II located in Edirne, Turkey. A k?lliye is an Ottoman architectural term for a complex of buildings centered on a mosque.

The Complex of Sultan Bayezid II Health Museum is a hospital museum of Trakya University within the Complex of Sultan Bayezid II located in Edirne, Turkey. A külliye is an Ottoman architectural term for a complex of buildings centered on a mosque.