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Apart
from intriguing mosques and attractive palaces, there are many
different sites to be visited in Edirne,
all reflecting its rich past. Of the most important monuments in
this ancient province, the Selimiye Mosque, was built during
the16th century by Turkey's greatest architect, Mimar
Sinan.
Carrying the name of the then-reigning sultan, this mosque
magnificently represents Turkish marble craftsmanship and is
covered in valuable tiles and fine paintings.
The Yildirim and the Eski Mosques, dating back to the 14th and
15th centuries respectively, are other spectacular sights, while
the Muradiye and the Üç Serefeli Mosques are also among the
oldest and most impressive buildings here. Last to be mentioned,
but far from the least, is the Beyazit II Mosque, a great monument
with its complex construction comprising the many facilities used
in those times.
The
most prominent palace of this town is the Edirne Palace, which was
the ‘Palace of the Empire’ built during the reign of Murat II.
There are the amazing caravansaries, like the Rustem Pasha and
Ekmekcioglu Ahmet Pasha caravansaries, which were designed to host
travelers in the 16th century.
Turkey's second-most important border on the European frontier,
Ipsala, is the district center of Edirne
province
and it is a wildfowl fantasy
visited by both
Turkish and foreign sportsmen.
Edirne is also the center for oil-wrestling, which is the national
sport of Turkey. On Kirkpinar Island, exciting tournaments are
held every July in the forest between the rivers Tunca and Meric.
These annual traditional events comprise many entertaining
activities, and the province is filled with spectators.
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