Things to Do in Edirne: Places and Attractions

Havsa Public Education Building is a historic structure located in the Havsa district of Edirne. The building was constructed in 1903 as a Rüşdiye (Ottoman secondary school) and currently serves as a Public Education Center. It is within walking distance of Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Arasta and Dua Kubbesi, and Kurtbey Mezar Anıtı.

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Edirne Palace, or formerly New Imperial Palace, is a former palace of the Ottoman sultans in Edirne, built during the era when the city was the capital of the empire. Few of the palace buildings have survived until now, though reconstruction works are underway.

Adalet Kasrı, a pavilion in Edirne Palace. The only surviving building of the palace. It is located in the Sarayiçi district, where the Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling is held.

Yemiş Kapanı Hanı, located in Edirne Merkez, was a significant trade center during the Ottoman period. The construction of the inn, which was requested to be designed by Mimar Sinan, began in 1588. The structure was severely damaged in the 1752 earthquake, demolished in 1937, and a park was built in its place in 1967. Excavations carried out between 2014 and 2016 provided important findings about the original structure of the inn. Edirne Museum (342 m), Alipaşa Bazaar (416 m), and Macedonian Tower (417 m) are within walking distance.

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).

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Zehr-i Mar Mosque is a mosque built by Zehr-i Mar Mehmet Bey, son of Ahmet, in 1548 in the city center of Edirne province.

Küçük Kemer, located in Edirne Merkez, is a historic aqueduct constructed with cut stone. It is approximately 20 meters long, 3 meters high, and 2 meters wide. Although the arch itself is in good condition, it is affected by the destruction in its surroundings.

Taştepe Tumulus is a historic site located in the Lalapaşa district of Edirne. Tumuli are monumental tombs constructed as artificial mounds, and they are most commonly found in the Thracian region of Turkey. Lalapaşa also features dolmens, which are prehistoric structures made of block stones supported by vertical stones.

Hasköy C Tumulus is a historic tumulus located within the borders of Hasköy village, Havsa district, Edirne. Approximately 30-50 meters in diameter, this tumulus has visible pits due to research excavations carried out by A. Müfit Mansel in 1936. It is situated on a terrace east of the Süloğlu Stream, in a flat area. The tumulus is within 737 meters walking distance of the Hasköy Balkan Martyrs' Memorial.

Bahattin Öğütmen Konağı is a historic site located in Edirne Merkez. The initial restoration of the mansion began approximately 15 years ago when it was expropriated by Edirne Governor Fahri Yücel. Today, the mansion has been restored by the Öztürkler firm and operates as Tulipa Ottoman Palace Cuisine. It is within walking distance of T. C. Trakya University Faculty of Fine Arts (591 m), Lozan Monument (561 m), and İlhan Koman Painting and Sculpture Museum (571 m).

Sarı Selim Mosque Fountain or Sarı Mosque Fountain is an Ottoman period fountain located at the corner of Sofu Beyazıt Mosque within the borders of Merkez district of Edirne province.

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The Edirne Eski Konserve Fabrikası is a historic site located in Edirne Merkez. It is within walking distance of Edirne Palace (707 m), Edirne Museum (784 m), and Suleyman the Magnificent Bridge (396 m). Other historical industrial buildings in the area include a four-story flour mill built in 1902 by II. O. Karakotchian, which is now known as Dönertaş Flour Mill.

Ebe Fountain or Ebe Kadın Fountain is an Ottoman period fountain located within the borders of Edirne province, Central district.

Hatip Fountain is an Ottoman period fountain located within the borders of Edirne province, Merkez district.

Harbiye Barracks Fountain or Harbiye Fountain is an Ottoman period fountain located in the garden of Edirne Harbiye Barracks within the borders of Merkez district, Edirne province.