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Edirne Atatürk Anıtı

Edirne Atatürk Statue is a bronze cast statue erected in 1931 in the park then known as "Darülfünun Garden" on Talat Paşa Street in Edirne.

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Historic Sites in Edirne Merkez

Selimiye Külliyesi Duvar Çeşmesi

Edirne Merkez

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118 m · Military Hospital Fountain or Soldier Fountain, is an Ottoman period fountain located within the borders of the Central district of Edirne province and built by Tosyavizade Dr. Rıfat Osman Bey in 1915.

Recep Usta'nın Aşevi

129 m

Aydın Tava Ciğer

130 m

Makedon Kulesi

131 m · Macedonian Tower is a bastion in the walls of the castle in the city center of Edirne, Turkey, which shares the same name. Built during the Roman period, it is the only tower to survive to the present day out of the four towers located at the corners of the walls. Dating back 1500 years and also known as the Old Clock Tower of Edirne, the structure was built as a wooden tower by the Roman emperor Hadrian.

Üç Şerefeli Cami Haziresi

136 m · Üç Şerefeli Cami Haziresi is a place of worship located in Edirne Merkez. The mosque was commissioned by Murad II and built between 1438 and 1447, notable for being the first mosque in Ottoman architecture to feature an arcaded courtyard. Its namesake minaret, with three balconies, stands at 67.62 meters and is known for having separate staircases to each balcony. It is within walking distance of Edirne Museum (571 m), Macedonian Tower (165 m), and Alipaşa Bazaar (279 m).

Serhad köftecisi

138 m

Alipaşa Çarşısı

143 m · Ali Pasha Bazaar is a covered bazaar, one of the Ottoman period structures in Edirne. It was built by Grand Vizier Hersekli Semiz Ali Pasha between 1560-65 by Mimar Sinan. It was built to provide income for Semiz Ali Pasha's foundation in Babaeski.

AcupCoffee

148 m

Trokya Craft Beer Taproom

150 m

Taş Han

153 m

Pehlivanlar Heykeli

156 m

Bedesten Çarşısı

161 m · The Bedesten Çarşısı was built between 1417 and 1418 by Sultan Çelebi Mehmet and designed by Architect Alaeddin to provide income for the Old Mosque. This rectangular, covered bazaar with 14 domes is a significant example of early Ottoman architecture. Today, it remains a lively shopping area and is within walking distance of the Edirne Museum (525 m), Alipaşa Çarşısı (234 m), and Macedonian Tower (288 m).

Hadrianapolis Duvarları

164 m · The Walls of Hadrianopolis in Edirne Merkez are the remains of the city walls of the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, which Roman Emperor Hadrianus had built after his visit to the city in 124 AD. These walls survived until the mid-19th century, but were largely dismantled between 1866 and 1870 by Governor Hurşit Pasha for use in official buildings. Today, they form part of the northern city wall between the Macedonian Tower, the only surviving structure of the Hadrianopolis Walls, and the non-existent Yelliburgaz Tower. The Walls of Hadrianopolis are within walking distance of Edirne Museum (766 m), Macedonian Tower (34 m), and Alipaşa Bazaar (224 m).

Hacı İzzet Paşa Türbesi

165 m · Hacı İzzet Paşa Tomb, located in Edirne Merkez, is a hexagonal-planned structure situated behind the Üç Şerefeli Mosque, between the Peykler Madrasah and the Saatli Madrasah. It was built by Hamdi Pasha in 1892-93 for Hacı İzzet Pasha, one of Edirne's former governors. Inside the tomb, there are two inscriptions written by İzzet Pasha. It is within walking distance of Edirne Museum (567 m), Macedonian Tower (177 m), and Alipaşa Bazaar (307 m).

Alipaşa Köfte

169 m

Maarif Su Terazisi

171 m · Maarif Water Scale is an important example of Ottoman architecture reflecting the historical fabric of Edirne. Built in 1906, this structure stands out with its cut stone base, brick body, and cut stones at its corners. It has a roof made of block stone with a slightly rounded top, and its facades feature windows that reflect ancient architectural elements. Maarif Water Scale is one of only two water scales remaining in Edirne today. It is within walking distance of Alipaşa Çarşısı (91 m) and Macedonian Tower (168 m).

Peykler Medresesi

171 m

Ömer Efendizade Çeşmesi

176 m · Ömer Efendizade Fountain, Kesikbaş Fountain or Çamaşırcılar Fountain, located within the borders of Merkez district of Edirne province, is an Ottoman period fountain with an unknown construction date, repaired in 1729 by Edirne Mufti Ömer Efendizade Ahmet Çelebi.

Nureddin Baba Haziresi

176 m

Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Hamam

178 m · The Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Hamam, located in Edirne Merkez, opposite the Üç Şerefeli Mosque, is a significant example of Ottoman architecture. This double bathhouse, built by Mimar Sinan for Sokollu Mehmet Paşa between 1568 and 1569, features separate entrances for men and women. It is considered one of the largest hammams in Turkey and is within walking distance of the Edirne Museum (683 m), the Macedonian Tower (98 m), and Alipaşa Bazaar (293 m).

Pehlivanlar Mezarlığı

179 m · Pehlivanlar Mezarlığı, located in Edirne Merkez, was formerly known as Pehlivan Cemalettin Tekkesi. This dervish lodge, affiliated with the Naqshbandi order, was built by Pehlivan Cemalettin (Küştigiran). Evliya Çelebi noted it as a place where wrestlers competed and where items belonging to old wrestlers were displayed. Today, it is a burial ground for Ottoman-era wrestlers such as Pehlivan Cemalettin, Ali Efendi, and Mehmet Ağa, as well as more recent wrestlers like Kara Emin. It is within walking distance of Gazi Mihal Bridge (784 m), Macedonian Tower (137 m), and Alipaşa Bazaar (138 m).