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Edirne, Turkey
| Contributor | dienuz |
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| Country | Turkey |
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| Postal address | Cubukcular Sk, Edirne, Turkey |
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| Webpage | http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors/tourism/eden/themes-destinations/countries/turkey/edirne/index_en.htm |
| Release date | 30/03/2018 |
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Edirne located at 225 km from Istanbul is one of the oldest settlements of both Thrace and Anatolia. Dating back to 7.000-6.000 B.C., dolmens, menhirs and tumulus as examples of prehistoric monuments can be seen from Edirne's outskirts. The tradition of wrestling is big and dates as far back as 1361 and the mosques, religious centres, bridges, bazaars, caravanserais and palaces, all make Edirne a living museum. It got awarded as a “European Tourist Destination of Excellence in Intangible Heritage” in 2008 (project European Destinations of Excellence EDEN).
