This region was important during Ottoman times, both because it was Istanbulâs hinterland, and also because it was on the road between Istanbul, empireâs capital city, and the European possessions of the empire. Therefore almost all towns and cities in the region has an important landmark, such as a bridge, an inn, or a mosque or sometimes all of them built by Sinan, the famous Ottoman architect of 16th century. Be sure to check them out.
The Tumulii sing. tumulus, ancient Thracian burial mounds for their kings and nobles. These are man-made hills all over the region.
Dolmens
and related menhirs which date back to paleolithic. Scattered around the area to the north of Edirne, near LalapaÅa and SüleoÄlu.