There are a few points of interest outside the historic city center of Edirne, Turkey. Most are within a 15 or 20 minute walking distance.
With Babaeski sitting between Edirne and Lüleburgaz, we decided to make a quick stop to see a couple Ottoman landmarks. It proved to be somewhat unsuccessful.
Lüleburgaz is a small Turkish city in Eastern Thrace. It’s not too far from Edirne and has a few important Ottoman landmarks.
Kırklareli is a small city in Eastern Thrace, just a short drive from Edirne. It’s off the beaten path and receives very few foreign visitors.
Karaağaç is a pleasant suburb of Edirne, Turkey. It sits about four kilometers southwest of the historic city center. There are wide leafy streets full of cafés as well as traditional wooden Ottoman homes.
The centerpiece of Edirne is the UNESCO World Heritage listed Selimiye Mosque (Selimiye Camii). Considered one of the most important architectural achievements in Islam, it can be seen from just about every vantage point in the city.
Arnavutköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Kuruçeşme and Bebek.
The Chora Church, now the Kariye Mosque (Kariye Camii), contains the best preserved Byzantine frescoes and mosaics in Istanbul. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Historic Areas of Istanbul.
The Aqueduct of Valens (Bozdoğan Kemeri) is one of the most important ancient structures in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Historic Areas of Istanbul.
