Photos: Minaret of Selimiye Camii, Byzantine architecture (former Roman baths), Timber house with tin cladding, Little fruit vendor, Streetscape
In the morning, we took the tram and then underground to the main otogar, a large transportation hub where one can get on a coach and go to any destination in Turkey, and even to neighbouring countries. We picked one company (worth the time and effort to check out the options) for Edirne. Bus companies in Turkey come in various price and quality levels. In general, the buses are clean and pleasant, somewhat better than the greyhound coaches in North America.
Edirne is a relaxed city located near the Greek and Bulgarian border. Often regard as the gateway of Turkey, Edirne was once a crucial destination in between Europe and Istanbul. In the 14th and 15 centuries, it even served as the capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Significant buildings and mosques dotted all over the old city. We came mainly to see the magnificent Ottoman architecture.
Laid-back, pleasant, some street live but not crowded. Despite its great Ottoman architecture, Edirne felt like an entirely different world than Istanbul.
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