Edirne
Edirne (US: /eɪˈdɪərnə, ɛˈ-/, Turkish: [ediɾˈne]), historically known as Adrianople (Greek: Αδριανούπολις) is a city in Turkey, in the northwestern part of the province of Edirne in Eastern Thrace. Situated 7 km (4.3 mi) from the Greek and 20 km (12 mi) from the Bulgarian borders, Edirne was the second capital city of the Ottoman Empire from 1369 to 1453, before Constantinople became its capital.
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From top down, left to right: Selimiye Mosque, Meriç Bridge, Old Mosque, Trakya University (formerly Karaağaç railway station), Üç Şerefeli Mosque, Grand Synagogue of Edirne, Town Hall, Historical Express | |
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Edirne Location in Turkey Edirne Edirne (Marmara) | |
| Coordinates: 41°40′37″N 26°33′20″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Edirne |
| District | Edirne |
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| • Mayor | Recep Gürkan (CHP) |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 180,002 |
| Time zone | TRT (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 22000 |
| Area code | 0284 |
| Website | www |
The city is a commercial centre for woven textiles, silks, carpets and agricultural products and has a growing tourism industry. It is the seat of Edirne Province and Edirne District. Its population is 180,002 (2022).
The town is famous in Turkey for its liver. Ciğer tava (breaded and deep-fried liver) is often served with a side of cacık, a dish of diluted strained yogurt with chopped cucumber.