Marmara
EdirneThings to Do & Travel Guide
The Ottoman capital where three rivers converge
What Is This City Known For?
Edirne was the Ottoman capital before the conquest of Istanbul, following Bursa. The Selimiye Mosque, which Mimar Sinan considered his masterpiece, was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2011. The Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival, held annually in the city, is considered one of the world’s oldest continuously held sporting events.
About
Edirne, as the capital of the Ottoman Empire prior to the conquest of Istanbul, is a border city that has left an indelible mark on architectural history with the Selimiye Mosque—which Mimar Sinan called his “masterpiece.” With the Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling Festival, tava ciğeri, and its geography where three rivers (the Meriç, Tunca, and Arda) converge, it offers a unique cultural tapestry.
Spring and fall, the Kırkpınar wrestling tournament in July
It is a 2.5-hour drive from Istanbul; Edirne Airport operates a limited number of flights.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
1-2 days
6 Accommodations
7 Restaurants
9 Things to See
10 Local Delicacies
How to Get There
By Air
Edirne Havalimanı, sınırlı sefer sayısı
By Bus
İstanbul'dan sık otobüs seferleri
By Car
TEM otoyolu üzerinden kolay ulaşım
How Many Days Will You Stay?
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Edirne - 3 Days Itinerary
3 days plan generated from 9 attractions and 7 restaurants.
Breakfast: Merkez, Edirne çevresinde
A business that has been in operation for generations, serving the most authentic version of pan-fried liver
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsEski Cami
A mosque dating from the 15th century, famous for its massive calligraphic inscriptions
⏱ 30 mins
Get DirectionsLunch: Çarşı, Edirne çevresinde
A traditional shop selling sweets and medicinal pastes unique to Edirne
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsSelimiye Camii
The mosque on the UNESCO list that Mimar Sinan called his "masterpiece"
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Meriç Nehri kıyısı, Edirne çevresinde
A simple tea garden by the river with a view of the sunset
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Merkez, Edirne çevresinde
A sweet break with local almond paste and deva-i misk paste
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsKırkpınar Güreş Müzesi
A museum chronicling the 660-year-old tradition of oil wrestling
⏱ 1-2 hours
Get DirectionsKırkpınar Er Meydanı
The venue for oil wrestling, which has been held continuously for 660 years
⏱ Yarım days
Get DirectionsLunch: Karaağaç, Edirne çevresinde
A venue on the riverbank with a view of the historic bridge
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Sarayiçi, Edirne çevresinde
Grilled meatballs and onion salad near the Kırkpınar arena
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsBreakfast: Uzunköprü, Edirne çevresinde
Home-cooked meals near the historic bridge
⏱ 1 hours
Get DirectionsLunch: Merkez, Edirne çevresinde
A business that has been in operation for generations, serving the most authentic version of pan-fried liver
⏱ 1.5 hours
Get DirectionsDinner: Çarşı, Edirne çevresinde
A traditional shop selling sweets and medicinal pastes unique to Edirne
⏱ 2 hours
Get DirectionsKırkpınar Güreş Alanı
A historic site where traditional oil wrestling has been practiced for centuries
⏱ Tam days
Get DirectionsII. Bayezid Külliyesi ve Sağlık Müzesi
A historic hospital and museum where music therapy is practiced
⏱ 1.5 hours
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Things to Do in Edirne
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Selimiye Camii
Mimar Sinan'ın 'ustalık eserim' dediği, UNESCO listesindeki cami
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Cami çevresinde ücretsiz sokak parkı
Kırkpınar Er Meydanı
660 yıldır kesintisiz yapılan yağlı güreşlerin alanı
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II. Bayezid Külliyesi ve Sağlık Müzesi
Müzikle tedavi uygulanan tarihi hastane ve müzesi
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Kırkpınar Güreş Alanı
Yüzyıllardır süren geleneksel yağlı güreşlerin yapıldığı tarihi alan
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Açık alan, geniş
Eski Cami
15. yüzyıldan kalma, devasa kalligrafik yazılarıyla ünlü cami
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Karaağaç ve Lozan Anıtı
Tarihi tren garı, üniversite kampüsü ve Lozan Anıtı
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Kırkpınar Güreş Müzesi
660 yıllık yağlı güreş geleneğini anlatan müze
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Uzunköprü
Dünyanın en uzun tarihi taş köprüsü
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Enez Sahili ve Antik Kent
Ege kıyısında antik liman kenti kalıntıları
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Erişilebilir
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TV Shows & Films Filmed in Edirne
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Day Trips from Edirne
Cities within a 3-hour drive — distances and times from real route data.
Kırklareli
65 km · 52 min
İğneada Longoz Ormanları, Kıyıköy ve Aya Nikola Manastırı, Lüleburgaz Sokollu Külliyesi
Route and distanceTekirdağ
142.9 km · 1h 44min
Tekirdağ Sahili, Şarköy Bağları ve Sahili, Rákóczi Müzesi
Route and distanceÇanakkale
231.1 km · 2h 45min
Truva Antik Kenti, Gelibolu Yarımadası Tarihi Milli Parkı, Bozcaada
Route and distanceNearest Airports to Edirne
Road distance and drive time from the airport to the city centre (without traffic).
Tekirdağ Çorlu Havalimanı (TEQ)
152.2 km to the centre, about 1h 45min
Distance to Other Cities
Full distance table →Frequently Asked Questions
Spring and fall, the Kırkpınar wrestling tournament in July
It is a 2.5-hour drive from Istanbul; Edirne Airport operates a limited number of flights.
Moderate — average cost compared with other Turkish travel routes. Check current prices on booking sites.
Edirne Tava Ciğeri, Edirne Badem Ezmesi, Edirne Peynir Helvası are among the famous local foods you must try.
1-2 days
Top spots in Edirne include Selimiye Camii, Kırkpınar Güreş Alanı, Eski Cami, Karaağaç ve Lozan Anıtı.
Edirne offers accommodation in the following categories: Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Guesthouse.