Apart from intriguing mosques and attractive palaces, there are many different sites to be visited in Edirne, all reflecting its rich past. Of the most important monuments in this ancient province, the Selimiye Mosque, was built during the16th century by Turkey's greatest architect, Mimar Sinan.
Carrying the name of the then-reigning sultan, this mosque magnificently represents Turkish marble craftsmanship and is covered in valuable tiles and fine paintings.
The Yildirim and the Eski Mosques, dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries respectively, are other spectacular sights, while the Muradiye and the Üç Serefeli Mosques are also among the oldest and most impressive buildings here. Last to be mentioned, but far from the least, is the Beyazit II Mosque, a great monument with its complex construction comprising the many facilities used in those times.