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Things to see in Edirne (Turkey): 28 places and when to go

Edirne is a city in Turkey with around 126,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (17), Hot springs (7), Architecture (6). The best known are Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Old Mosque, Edirne and Üç Şerefeli Mosque. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Turkey · 41.6704, 26.57
Population
About 126,000
Places
28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (17) · Hot springs (7) · Architecture (6) · Temples (5) · Hiking (4) · Food and drink (2)
Best time
April to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to March and July to August.
Nearest airport
IST Istanbul, 186 km as the crow flies

What to see in Edirne

The places in and around Edirne, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

When to go to Edirne

The best time to visit Edirne is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:18
  2. FebPossible10:23
  3. MarPossible11:40
  4. AprBest time13:08
  5. MayBest time14:21
  6. JunBest time15:00
  7. JulPossible14:44
  8. AugPossible13:41
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:51
  11. NovPossible9:36
  12. DecPossible8:59

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Edirne

The nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST, Istanbul), 186 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Turkey, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Edirne?

The best known: Selimiye Mosque, Edirne, Old Mosque, Edirne, Üç Şerefeli Mosque, Edirne Palace, Arif Agha Mosque, Turkey. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Edirne?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 15 h of daylight, and in December, 8 h 59.

How do you get to Edirne?

The nearest main airport is İstanbul Airport (IST), 186 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Edirne as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.