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Places to Visit in Edirne

With its unique historical texture, natural and cultural heritage, Edirne is a well-established city of the Ottoman reign. The city is surrounded by willow trees and green wet grasslands; 18 km from the border of Bulgaria and 6 km from the border with Greece. You can also plan a vacation to the fascinating city of Thrace region, where every corner smells of history, so you can get a chance to go on a tour of Edirne. List The Places To Visit In Edirne The glamorous city of Edirne, which was established at the intersection of Arda and Meric rivers, is the second capital city of the Ottoman Empire, and it houses distinguished tourist attractions in its own right. Thanks to the magnificent architectural structures such as mosque, inn, hamam, caravansary, bazaar and bridge, tourists are given an unforgettable sightseeing experience. Edirne is also able to attract tourists with the traditional Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling events organized from July 1 to July 7 every year. Many local an...

8 Information About Divriği Ulu Mosque

One of the worthy works in Sivas's Divriği province that can not be underestimated. Anatolian El-hamra, Divriği Ulu Mosque and Darussifa. 1. It was built at the time of Anatolian Selcuq Empire Ulu Mosque was built by Ahmet Şah, the son of Süleyman Şah, and Darüşşifa, by his wife Melike Turan Melek in Anatolian Seljuk period. The construction took 15 years and was completed in 1243. The head architect was Ahlatli Hürrem Shah. 2. Darüşşifa This section is adjacent to the window of the mosque. It was used in the treatment of mind and nervous patients by the sound of water and ney. And also served as madrasah. The graves of those who have built the mosque are here. 3. Minbar This minbar, which is the same age as the mosque, is made of ebony wood, the longest-lasting tree, and still maintains its originality. The architect used wood nails in the combination of the master piece only used iron nails where he wanted to increase the strength and concealed the heads of ...

Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque)

The Blue Mosque is one of the most famous spots in Istanbul. This building, also known as " Blue Mosque " due to Blue Iznik tiles, was built by Ahmet I between 1609 and 1616. This work by Mehmet Ağa was highly criticized in those days due to the fact that it was built so splendidly during the Pause of the Ottoman Period. Another reason for the criticism of the Blue Mosque is the fact that there are 6 minarets and that it is against Mecca architecture. Despite everything, the Blue Mosque is an enchanting building, which ranks first in the list of places to visit in Istanbul. At the beginning of this world famous museum you should definitely see the Iznik tiles used at the beginning of decoration, the minbar dating from the 17th century, the dome decoration adorned with eye-catching designs, the hexagonal fountain, the ablution house located in avudary. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque , which carries traces of both Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, is dominated by the Marmara S...

Suleymaniye Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque is one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul. The mosque, built between 1551 and 1558, is the masterpiece of an architect Sinan. This masterpiece, made for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, has a mosque, a madrasa, a library, a mansion and other social buildings. The mosque was basically built using Ottoman architecture. A large dome supports two small domes and is likened to Hagia Sophia in structure. In fact, according to a custom, Süleymaniye Mosque was built because an Ottoman structure was needed to compete with Hagia Sophia . This building, which was built by the great architect Sinan who was a famous architect in the world, was built with the last technology of the era when it was built. Even though there are many catastrophic disasters, it has survived in a magnificent way without any damage and it is an indispensable list of places to visit in Istanbul. One of the symbols of Istanbul, Suleymaniye Mosque, two minarets 76, the other two minarets 56 meter...