It is known that the Thracian tribes Odris and Betteger established settlements in the area where the Meriç and Tunca rivers converge, that is, in the present place of Edirne. Conquered by Murat I in 1361, Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 88 years until 1453, that is, until the conquest of Istanbul. Edirne, one of the first cities that comes to mind when it comes to calligraphy and ornament art, also hosted the first applications of the history of medicine.

 

Edirne is located in the Thrace part of the Marmara Region. In addition, the city forms the borders of Greece and Bulgaria. The city is 6 km from Greece and 18 km from Bulgaria. The neighboring cities and countries of the city are as follows.

 

There is a continental and Mediterranean climate in Edirne. Seasonal changes are observed due to the proximity of the Black Sea, Marmara and Aegean Seas to the city. The most ideal seasons to visit Edirne are spring and summer months. We recommend you to spare at least 3 days for yourself to visit the natural and historical beauties in Edirne.

 

Urban transportation in Edirne is provided by municipal buses and minibuses. It is possible to see and visit every part of the city by using urban transportation vehicles. Buses and minibuses in the city work with the card system. You can load the city transportation cards by obtaining them from the card filling centers in and around the station.

 

The famous Edirne Marzipan (Almond Butter) with Geographical Indications, which is legendary with its taste, is based on the Ottoman Palace Cuisine and is among the products with Geographical Indications. This dessert is made by smashing almonds, water, lemon and sugar together and mixing until it reaches a paste-like consistency. The nut paste belonging to Edirne was carried to Europe by travelers and started to be produced in Europe under the name "Marzipan". According to many views, it is rumored that Sultan Murat II brought the local cuisine to the local cuisine in the years when Edirne was the capital of the Ottoman Empire. In the production of Edirne Marzipan, almonds obtained from the hard-shelled and plump Hacı Alibey (48-5) variety of almond trees that grow wild in Edirne are used. It is obtained by drying the almonds, grinding them and mixing them with sherbet. In addition, the production of Edirne Marzipan (Almond Butter), which requires mastery skills, has to be realized within the geographical limit, since there is a connection with the geographical border. Edirne's famous Almond Butter contains a large amount of healthy fat, fiber, protein, magnesium and vitamin e. If you want to taste this amazing taste from the region, you can buy it from the online shopping site Endemigo.com, with geographical indication products, by clicking here, with same day cargo.