Edirne Museum

The Edirne Museum is a modern building located next to the Selimiye Mosque, organized into fourteen exhibition halls displaying both archaeological finds and ethnographic collections. The holdings range from ancient artifacts to traditional crafts representing different historical periods.

The institution began in 1925 within a medrese attached to the Selimiye Mosque, then relocated in 1971 to a purpose-built structure. This move allowed the collections to be displayed more effectively and accommodate a larger number of visitors.

The ethnography section displays traditional crafts, textiles, and household objects that reveal how residents lived across different periods. Walking through these rooms gives a sense of daily routines and the skills people valued in their communities.

The museum is accessible most days and provides ample time to explore all exhibition halls thoroughly. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the various sections involve considerable walking.

The collection features bones from extinct elephants and rhinoceros, revealing the region's prehistoric past and its dramatically different environment. Terra-cotta figurines of Aphrodite and Thracian funeral monuments provide rare insights into ancient cultures that shaped the area.

Location: Turkey

Location: Edirne

Website: http://edirnemuzesi.gov.tr/TR,104844/edirne-arkeoloji-ve-etnografya-muzesi.html

GPS coordinates: 41.67889,26.56056

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:43