Beautiful small monastery. Excellent traditional eateries around it. It was a hot day in Plovdiv, but pleasant at the higher elevation at the site. 4 BGN to park right outside the walls and avoid the uphill walk from lower lots. It is probably hard to do this on busy days.

Hi there! We visited this wonderful monastery and we enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and the “Vecernia”(around 6 p.m). Located ~ two hours away from Sofia, it is attracting many pilgrims and it’s worth visiting also for its unique architecture and painting - typical of Eastern Orthodox culture. Bachkovo Monastery has at least two other church buildings in addition to its main one, its own museum and later on we discovered that it preserves a significant ossuary which can be reached in a few hundred meters away from it… So, are you ready to visit one of the oldest monasteries on the Balkan Peninsula, still active (with monks) and the 2nd largest in Bulgaria? :)✌🏻

Beautiful location, would have been 5 stars but the museum and some of the other rooms were still closed at 9:45am and no one was sure what time they were meant to open so didn't get to see everything I'd hoped. Well worth the journey anyway though.

Here, nestled in the Rhodope mountains, the Bachkovo Monastery of the Dormition of the Theotokos stands as a moving testament to religious tolerance and historical continuity. Founded in 1083, it has welcomed different cultures, survived invasion and change, and still welcomes visitors of all faiths to reflect, pray or simply pause. The stone walls, the quiet courtyards and the rich frescoes speak of an era when different traditions—Byzantine, Georgian, Bulgarian—and yes, even Ottoman-era coexistence left their mark. It is a place that encourages respect, contemplation and the freedom to worship in one’s own way. A truly beautiful and humbling site.

A sanctuary of peacefulness. Some fantastic frescoes. We ate at one of the eateries on the street leading to the monastery which was below average. They all do the same thing and all look the same quality. Recommend eating elsewhere. But the monastery is great.

A nice monastery and the nature around and the fact that in the monastery there are the graves of two people that had a major role in preventing the deportation of Bulgarian Jews during WW2

Amazingly beautiful monastery! Definitely worth visiting or staying for a night. It’s one of the largest in Bulgaria. It’s restored and has a great audio guide. Highly recommend.

Nice views. There are lots of stairs besides the view, not very much to see. Back and forth not circular route. 8 Lev entry fee plus 1.5 for parking.

A tiny must see in spectacular Landscape. Parking nearby. Small entrance fee. Misty mountain scenery was perfect. Easy Access from main road. Definetely Not barrier free, because historical place withon wild Nature.

Excellent place to walk around and see great views on fortress and surrounding. Most mountains covered by trees and like as Switzerland, so many green color

Amazing place to visit. Offers a great view and a dive into the regions history. Highly recommended!

Small but very cool castle from the time of Assen II with a commanding view of the gorge and the valley. Doesn't take long to explore, but worth a visit if you haven't seen it and are into medieval castles 🙂

Beautiful place! This was stunning, and I recommend visiting here highly! It's 8 lev entrance fee per person. Stunning views when on the top. Easy to walk around as hand rails are all around (mostly) - it would feel very exposed without!

Not much here to see except ruins. Well it was a good walk.

I was shocked to see that this winery glorifies animal abuse with a fake bear like this right after entering the estate. Bulgaria has an absolute horrific history of “dancing bears” that “were trained with brutal methods such as hot metal plates and painful metal rings through the bears’ highly sensitive noses and jaws” (FOUR PAWS). Ignorant onlookers walk by and think it’s funny to take pictures with this fake bear in chains, and a wine estate should know better than to encourage such behaviour.

I had an amazing time attending my cousin's wedding at this lovely winery estate nestled in the picturesque Bulgarian countryside. The vineyards and charming architecture made it an unforgettable experience. It has definitely become my favorite place in 🇧🇬 Bulgaria.

Vila was a nice breakout from the city. The staff are nice, polite and helpful. Definitely recommend visiting especially if you into wine

I was at a wedding dinner and party last November. The hot air system failed at 21:00 and we spent the rest of the evening at 10 degrees Celsius. Sloppy organization for the price.

Did the wine experience in Midalidare. They take you through the brewing process and the facilities. In the end we tried 8 different wines (4 whites and 4 reds) and had a cheese and bites platter. The quality of wine is really good and it’s cheap.

Extremely disappointing experience at Midalidare Estate. The location is undeniably beautiful, but the service and amenities were shockingly poor. Our accommodation had no drinking water, no coffee despite a coffee machine, and not even garbage bags. Considering the high nightly rates and the absence of shops nearby, the least they could have done was warn us to bring our own supplies — instead, we had to make an unnecessary trip to Stara Zagora right after checking in. Dinner at the hotel restaurant was a disaster — food arrived after a 2-hour wait, orders were mixed up or forgotten, and the staff behaved as if serving us was a burden. We were there for a family wedding, yet the staff was disorganized and unhelpful, even refusing to assist a guest looking for a restroom for her child. The outdoor celebration was almost unbearable because the area hadn’t been treated for mosquitoes. No warning, no repellent provided, and when we asked, we were told they’d run out during a previous event. To top it off, despite being told checkout was at noon, we were woken to leave at 11 a.m. because the next guests had arrived. For the prices they charge — and with their claimed experience hosting events — the complete lack of care for guest comfort is unacceptable. We expected at least a basic level of courtesy towards the bride and groom, but instead got sour faces and indifference. I am sorry to say this, but I would never return to this place again.

We went to visit the winery without knowing there was a tour. For 8 lev per person, you do a tour and a 8 wine tasting. We had the whole tour in English with a nice girl, that unfortunately we forgot the name. We definitely recommend!! Oh! And buy some truffled cheese!! Only bought one and regret!!

Sweet spot right by the road. Do stop and take photos if you are passing by. You can also buy the water purifying rock called zeolit there in small packets. When added to drinking water it greatly improves the drinking quality. I love it.

Very interesting rock formations - (in the shape of mushrooms!) caused by years of erosion, well worth a visit if you are in the area. There was no one else there, it's free to see.

It's 2 rocks about 7 feet high that have a mushroom shape to them and they're surrounded by other big rocks that don't resemble mushrooms! No charge to enter, just walk up from the road. There's 2 stalls selling semi precious stones (synthetic)? and other touristy stuff.

If you have time and passing near-by, it is small but an interesting place to see.

Great place to visit, parking on both sides of the road and a small stall selling semi precious Stones.

Nice little stop right at the main road.. to take cool pics and have a break from driving. Souvenir sold too. ;)

It's a must see,I promise!

Lovely! there is no entry fee and no explanations are given. There is only one good article (the wiki one in Bulgarian) found about this place. Nonetheless it's definitely worth talking a look. You can admire the communist buildings in the background, makes for quite an arc over history. Not clear what is preserved from Roman times and what is reconstructed

Great free place to walk around. Roman ruins in the city centre.

Beautiful roman ruins, you can walk through the forum and there is no entrance fee. Problem is just that they erected everything and didn't make clear where the originals stop and the reconstruction begins. Also there is almost no information, you just walk among the place and have to guess what it is that you are walking on, if you aren't an archaeologist or historian. Good place to visit, but go to the Stara Zagora Museum first to get informed ;-)

If you're passing by Stara Zagora, check this place out. It's not too much left, but it's nice to see. There is no entrance fee.

The best Roman forum in Bulgaria. Well integrated into city architecture.

Remains of Emperor Trayan's city. It could be taken care off a bit more.

A really nice outdoor venue place. Going there for concerts and Opera must be stunning. Recommend to visit.

A great museum with plenty of exhibits. There are descriptions in English and enough to read to get the jist of it. Set over three floors with the basement housing a roman road and pavement. Very low entry price and enough to do and see for a couple of hours.

Ice building. A few very interesting and worthier pieces. A lot of mistakes in the titles and the objects. Does not match. So if you don’t know history you will be lost. More about ancient and Rome period. No entry possible with ISIC or ITIC cards. So we are still disconnected from the world. At the end it is a must visit. But could be better.

I highly recommend the guided tour! The museum is fascinating alone. I purchased the English language tour and learned so much from the expert tour guide. Do not miss the chance to go back in time and learn more of what shaped our world.

A Journey Through Time – A Must-Visit Historical Museum Whether you're a history enthusiast or just looking to learn something new, this museum offers an enriching experience that’s both educational and enjoyable. The staff were incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to answer questions or share fascinating insights about the exhibits. It’s clear that a lot of care and passion goes into maintaining this place.

Beautifully made and there are a lot of artifacts from which you can learn about our and ancient history. In most museum you pay the same tax, but you have much less items to observe. For example, in Stara Zagora museum there were 4 floors full of history, meanwhile most of the museums offer maximum of 2. I strongly recommend visiting this museum!

Its smaller but nice. There's discount for parents with kids, the real Roman street and some games for kids.

Hot , very hot in July. It's a shame because the museum is really good and interesting. Please repair your air conditioning!

One of the most gorgeous places in BG! But again you are seeing how the money from the European grant are somewhere disappearing! Not enough information when you are inside, no signs and 14 BGN for this archeological treasure, water and toilet only near the entrance, and few benches on the top of the heel! But again, the place itself is incredible!

The site is great. But we bought the map the woman on site sells, which we suspect is really old, and it doesn't match anything on the site. Don't buy the map! Research in advance and if you can find one, get a guide.

Worth to visit. A site inhabited from Neolithic times to the late medieval era and each civilisation left their footprints there. A lot more is to come, because the city is only partly discovered, but every year a new piece of the puzzle is emerging from the deep forest. To combine with Tatul sanctuary and Historical museum of Kardzhali.

Perperikon is a fascinating site with a lot of history and incredibly well preserved. It seems that it is still being investigated and the majority of people there when we visited were archeologists, very few other visitors. They have recently received some money so there are good facilities and some informative signs, hopefully they keep adding more as the site is massive. Entrance is cash only so be prepared.

Great place to visit. Beautiful scenery. Carry water, hats and sunscreen during during the summer - very hot and limited shades.

Must visit. Millennials of history, massive excavations and preserved artefacts. Global scale of importance.

We hadn't planned to visit Perperikon but as we were in the area made the journey. Incredibly glad that we did. I'm not sure that there is anywhere else where each age has added onto buildings rather than building afresh. Amazing to be able to walk around the ruins and see the excavations being worked on.

Amazing view, place full of energy and peace at the same time. Easy to get there, the road is OK and you will enjoy beautiful nature views while driving.

Absolutely fascinating place! The Thracian sanctuary near Tatul Village, is a really unique place! It is very easy accesible place just 200 m away from the village or 15 km away from Momchilgrad. The sanctuary is a massive rock structure and its top is a truncated pyramid. There are a rock sarcophagus, a rectangular bed for the main altar, and a three-metre-deep well.

Wonderful views. One the famous local sightseengs, entiant historical. There is an entrance fee but you can avoid it if you go after the working hours. They were doing some restavration the last time I went but I believe they shouldn't cause it doesn't look as it was. Be careful with small kids as it's really high. Unknown from the tourists there is also a small "cave like" which we found by coincidence. There are no guiding signs for it but if you want to see it - After the old weapon go in direction behind the water well go in straight direction little bit on the right and you will see it behind a big rock. We named it The small womb ;)

Great place for a one day visit. It has an entry fee of 4 lv for adults and 2 lv for children and pensioners. Eco toilets at the entry and several benches.

Great and well kept location, with some additional sights nearby.

An interesting archeological site. Located on a small hill with a beautiful view.

Not organized, there is table with some information about it. Nice to visit, but unfortunately without enough informations.

The Vila is unique! And if you are around must visit! The lady guide was very good and polite. We was so impressed by the place that for sure we’ll visit again. The mosaic and all the artefacts was genuine and unique. Thanks to the nice lady we was very impressed.

Amazing! An incredibly well-preserved and unique villa of a Thracian noble family that ruled a vast, wealthy region. The history of the place was very well explained by the guide included in the ticket price (than you for that)!

Wonderful location, very well restored. I did not expect at that time that there was such a floor heating technology for the rooms and the pool. Exceptionally well preserved mosaics. Here for the first time I saw the broken cross, which in ancient times meant something else (circle of life).

It's a huge luxury villa, 1st century AD, a lot of preserved mosaic. Interesting to see.

Very well preserved, magnificent ancient villa, full of exquisite mosaic. Many artifacts are original. The tour guide's lecture is thorough, informative, providing details about the villa construction, the owners, their superstition, their habits, the legends, the symbolic meaning of images of gods and animals depicted on mosaic. You'll be submerged in ancient times as all those mythology stories will take you in a fairly tale. Amazing mountain views from the villa and the panoramic tower. Well-maintained yard for observing the nature. Big parking; facilities accessible for all ages.

Villa Armira, gives a really good image of what life was like for a very wealthy Thracian family living during the Roman rule. Contains the oldest and best preserved Roman/Thracian mosaic in Bulgaria. Even features ancient underfloor heating mechanism, the staff were also very friendly and very knowledgable.

I recently had the opportunity to take a tour of Villa Amira in Bulgaria, and I can't recommend our guide enough! They were incredibly knowledgeable about the villa's history and architectural details, making the experience both informative and enjoyable. The tour was well-organized, allowing us to explore every beautiful corner of the property. Our guide was friendly and approachable, answering all our questions with enthusiasm. If you're considering a visit to Villa Amira, definitely ask for this guide—you won't be disappointed! Thank you for a memorable experience! Ask for Vesela great guide A+++

What a stunning place for both adults and children! The staff is highly experienced, the horses are very well looked after and great with children or unexperienced riders. Riding there is safe as far away from main roads. If you don't want to ride, while waiting for your family or friends to return from their ride, you can just sit and chill on the terrasse overlooking the village and the mountains and be entertained by hilarious mini goats and other little friendly animals! My son (who is a proper city boy) loves this place where he can wander freely and safely! He also attended the kids camp last summer and loved having art classes, building huts in the forest, and of course riding and learning about caring for a horse. We can't wait to go back and enjoy some more fun time!

Definitely add KBS to your visit list if you're in the area. Lots of activities for little ones and adults alike. The farm itself is beautiful with breathtaking scenery. The horses are excellent, well behaved and so well taken care of. Riding lessons are informative and so much fun! Not to mention the other animal, rabbits, puppy zippy 💚, pigs and 2 incredible goats that think they're dogs. KBS is just full of good vibes, guaranteed a good time when you visit. Would give 10 stars if I could.

Myself and boyfriend had a two hour ride with josie leading. Neither of us had riden for years but the horses are lovely, an easy introduction to riding again, and well kept. we got to see the beautiful sights of the local area which are most certainly photo worthy. Thank you! An experience that Will not be forgotten.

Beautiful location surrounded by animals, a really lovely escape and claire made sure we had everything we needed. The horses were beautiful and cheeky as were the surroundings. Highly recommend a massage with Villi as well :)

Cannot recommend this place highly enough! The horses are well trained, quiet, and most importantly well looked after. Super scenic rides through the mountains and along the creek, a must do when you’re in the area!

Had a lovely 2 hour hack over beautiful scenery, accompanied by a foal, goats and the dog which was so much fun! A great experience for riders of all abilities. Can't wait to go again.

Wow what an amazing place in the most picturesque village..the team are professional and most of all friendly. My children loved the experience day and will most definitely be returning.

The Complex of Bayezid II Health Museum in Edirne really impressed me with how advanced and thoughtful it was for its time. Originally built in the late 15th century as part of the Bayezid II Mosque complex, it served as a hospital and medical school. What I found fascinating was how they treated both physical and mental illnesses using a mix of music therapy, water sounds, and herbal remedies. The architecture is beautiful, with serene courtyards and domed rooms that create a peaceful atmosphere. Visiting the museum gave me a new appreciation for how holistic and humane healthcare could be centuries ago.

Awesome place, beautiful architecture, historical. The missing star is for restrooms present, but locked up (on a buzzy Sunday!!)

This place is very much worth the admission fee and a great place to visit in your Edirne visit. It had ample signs with both Turkish and English descriptions. Everything was thoughtfully set up and it felt like a great museum experience as good as those I’ve had back home in US. The building itself and the history is just magnificent and leaves a great impression on you

Great exhibit inside a mosque complex with English translations and attention to detail. Definitely worth a visit. Plan to spend at least 1 hour inside.

Magnificent. History, culture, quietness and travel with stele.

Visiting Edirne, this is a pin point location to stop and visit. Educational and easy to understand for kids with visual aids. Covers multiple elements of the health topics from students study, occupational groups, drugs and syrup preparation etc. No muz kart accepted. Cost 100Lira .

Very interesting place to visit and well worth the walk from Edirne's city center. The information about the health complex is available in English and Turkish. Very rich history about the complex, which served as a mosque, medical school, hospital and asylum in Ottoman times.

I visited the Meriç Bridge with my wife on a Saturday afternoon, 21 June 2025. We parked our rental car for free at Polis Bahçesi Otopark, which was both convenient and close to the bridge itself. From there, we enjoyed a leisurely walk across the bridge, although it was quite busy with constant traffic in both directions. The walkway is very narrow, so we had to be extra cautious whenever vehicles passed by. Despite the crowds, we paused at the central pavilion in the middle of the bridge to appreciate its unique architecture and the tranquil atmosphere it offers. The Meriç Bridge, also known as Yeni Köprü or the “New Bridge,” stands as one of Edirne’s most iconic Ottoman-era stone bridges. It was completed between 1842 and 1847 during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I and features twelve elegant stone arches stretching 263 meters across the Meriç River—a major waterway that forms part of the border between Turkey and Greece. The bridge’s prominent central pavilion was historically used as a rest stop and lookout for travelers. Constructed from ashlar stone, the central arch is notably higher than the others, an architectural solution that helped the bridge withstand floods and allow river navigation, reflecting the advanced engineering of the Ottoman era. From the middle of the bridge, we enjoyed beautiful panoramic views of the Meriç River, including the marked rowing lanes, and observed several anglers fishing at both ends. The area is particularly popular for photography, especially around sunset when the river and the city are bathed in golden light. Meriç Bridge serves as both a cultural and architectural landmark, connecting the city center to the historic Karaağaç district, which is home to the old train station and Lausanne Monument. Its riverside location makes it a favorite setting for local festivals and public gatherings, and it is often featured in postcards and paintings of Edirne. Locals even refer to the bridge as a “gateway to Europe” because of its strategic position on the route to Greece. During the Ottoman period, the bridge and its surroundings were popular picnic and leisure spots for both citizens and dignitaries, a tradition that continues today. Another unique aspect of the Meriç Bridge is the natural environment that surrounds it. The riverbanks are habitats for various bird species and turtles, making it an unexpectedly good spot for casual birdwatching in addition to sightseeing. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our walk across this historic bridge and found the experience memorable. The setting is undeniably beautiful and photogenic, the atmosphere vibrant with both locals and tourists, and the structure itself an impressive example of Ottoman civil engineering. I especially recommend visiting in the late afternoon for the best light and fewer crowds. However, future visitors should be aware that the bridge can get crowded, and the walkway is very narrow, so it may not feel entirely safe or peaceful during busy times. Additional signage about the bridge’s history would enhance the visitor experience, and some areas could benefit from more regular maintenance. Despite these minor issues, Meriç Bridge remains one of Edirne’s must-see attractions—rich in history, beauty, and local culture.

Have a bite and drink in the riverside with beautiful view of bridge and Sunset. Loved the place. Near to world's largest frying pan 🥘. 🌉 🌇

This bridge spans the Meric River with elegant Ottoman stone arches. Sunsets paint the structure gold against flowing water. Locals stroll across daily, kids fish below. Nearby cafes serve strong tea and simit. History lingers in every curve. Worth the walk for photos and quiet vibes.

I love Edirne city So historical so much things to see 1 day is . Not enough to digest it I love the ottoman architecture, mosque to breach the health compact hospital Church synogok. many more. Of course, wonderful cuisine, lovey people, zontulfilms.LTD Oxford

Great view

Amazing place for photography special for those who are looking for something fresh , I’m wondering why this location didn’t get much attention

The Meriç Bridge, also known as the Maritsa Bridge, is a historic Ottoman bridge located in Edirne, spanning the Meriç River (known in antiquity as the Hebros or Maritsa River). It was commissioned during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I and constructed between 1842 and 1847. The bridge is approximately 263 meters long and consists of 13 graceful stone arches, built with finely cut stone. At its center stands a small pavilion with a dome, used historically as a lookout or resting spot. Beyond its functional role as a connector between Edirne and the western Balkans, the Meriç Bridge is admired for its elegant Ottoman architecture and scenic location. Especially at sunset, it offers breathtaking views as the light reflects off the calm waters of the river, making it a favorite spot for photographers and visitors alike. Today, it remains a vital landmark in Edirne, symbolizing the city’s rich architectural and historical heritage.

Visiting the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne was an unforgettable experience for me. Designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, it’s considered his masterpiece, and I can definitely see why. The massive central dome and the perfectly balanced proportions of the structure are absolutely breathtaking. I was especially amazed by the intricate tile work and the sense of space and light inside the mosque—it feels both grand and peaceful at the same time. Knowing that Sinan built it when he was in his 80s makes it even more impressive. It’s not just a religious site, but also a symbol of artistic and architectural brilliance.

A great mosque, but unfortunately, when I went to visit, most of it was closed because they were working on restoration! Anyway, if you’re around Edirne, you should definitely visit it and see what the great Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan was able to design. From my perspective, this mosque is a must-visit!

Selimiye Mosque is one of Edirne’s most important iconic attraction. It was build in the 15th Century, unfortunately during our visit, Mosque is under restoration ,scheduled to complete by 2025. However we did have a good tour inside . It is beautiful, was selected as UNESCO World heritage site in 2011 Selimiye is a vast and striking Ottoman imperial mosque. It has a grand dome, accompanied by 4nos. 71m-tall beautiful slender minarets under the sky (2 of which are under restoration) For visitors, be sure to follow the customs, remove your shoes before stepping on the carpet to enter, wear clothes that covers your shoulders & knees and women must wear a headscarf. We had great time exploring inside , indeed an architectural masterpiece with ceiling adorned with floral iznik tiles and especially for its big open space enchanced by its colorful floral carpet. A must see if you are ever in Edirne !!!!

Its a beautiful mosque but right now its under major renovation. Only small portion of mosque is open for tourists.

August 1978: from Pavia to Istanbul, entering Turkey from Greece at Edirne, the ancient Adrianople. The Commander of the Turkish border post, very kind, offered us tea and gave us precious directions for the continuation of the journey. We visited the Mosque, wonderful, we listened to the songs and prayers of the Muezzin. And then off, towards Istanbul. We were, for those times, in a distant country, beautiful and very different from Italy, but we never felt like foreigners.

Can't say much. Another mosque that is being renovated. Maybe I've seen to many but lots of people were visiting.

Just a beautiful place. Hope to come back when the construction site will be completed

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, the restoration is still ongoing. We arrived in Manisa..😔 (Original) Restorasyon hala devam ediyor malesef. Manisa'da geldik..😔

(Translated by Google) It is the Selatin Mosque built by Sultan Murat II in 1443 or 1444. Of the mosque and its surroundings, only the mosque and a small burial area have survived to the present day. It is thought that it had the characteristics of a social complex when it was first built. Although it is written in old sources that the mosque was built with a dome, its dome was changed to a barrel roof in the repairs made in the following years. It is known that Sultan Murat II loved Uzunköprü very much. Murat II gave great importance to the city of Cisr-i Ergenene, which is the transition route between Rumelia and Anatolia, and created many works. Unfortunately, many of these works (especially the fountains) have not survived to the present day. The mosque is currently in the restoration process and I am eagerly waiting for it to be completed as soon as possible. Because, among the Ottoman mosques, there are not many works left except the mosques in Bursa, which are from the 15th century. (Original) 1443 veya 1444 yıllarında sultan 2. murat han tarafından yaptırılan selatin camisidir. cami ve çevresinden günümüze sadece cami ve küçük bir haziresi ulaşabilmiştir. ilk yapıldığı dönemde külliye özellikleri taşıdığı düşünülmektedir. eski kaynaklarda cami kubbeli olarak yapıldığı yazmakla birlikte ilerleyen yıllarda yapılan onarımlarda kubbesi beşik çatı olarak değiştirilmiştir. sultan 2. muratın uzunköprüyü çok sevdiği bilinmektedir. rumeli ve anadolu arasında geçiş güzergahı olan cisr-i ergene şehrine 2. murat çok önem vermiş olup bir çok eser kazandırmıştır. maalesef günümüze bu eserlerin bir çoğu (başta çeşmeler olmakla beraber) ulaşmamıştır. cami şu an restorasyon sürecinde olup bir an önce tamamlanmasını sabırsızlıkla beklemekteyim. zira osmanlı camiileri içinde 15. yy özelliği taşıyan bursadaki camiler dışında pek eser kalmadı.

(Translated by Google) The mosque, now known as Muradiye Mosque, is a newly established one. It was built in the city of Ergene by Sultan Murat II, together with the bridge, in 1443. Mosques built by Ottoman sultans are called sultan mosques. Our Muradiye mosque is also a sultan's mosque. According to Ottoman dates and Edirne province yearbooks, the mosque is large enough to accommodate five hundred people. Sultan Murat II greatly valued the world's longest stone bridge and mosque at the time, built in the city of Ergene. At the opening of the foundation complex he created in the city of Ergene, he lit the candles of the mosque with his own hands with great humility and served the food to the guests he invited from Edirne and attended from the city of Ergene. It is also stated that there are miniature pictures showing that the Muradiye Mosque had a dome in its first construction. The front, rear and side eaves covers of the mosque are made as a flat roof. It has a single balconied minaret made of cut stone in the front right corner. (Original) Günümüzde Muradiye camisi adı ile anılan cami, yeni kurulan. Ergene kentinde Sultan II.Murat tarafından köprü ile beraber 1443 yılında yapılmıştır. Osmanlı sultanlarının yaptığı camilere selatin camisi denir. Muradiye camimiz de bir selatin camisidir. Osmanlı tarihleri ve Edirne vilayeti salnamelerine göre cami beş yüz kişiyi alacak büyüklüktedir. Sultan II.Murat Ergene kentinde yaptırdığı, döneminde dünyanın en uzun taş köprüsü ve camisine çok değer vermişti. Ergene kentinde oluşturduğu vakıf külliyesinin açılışında, büyük bir alçak gönüllülükle caminin mumlarını kendi elleri ile yaktıp, Edirne'den davet ettiği ve Ergene kentinden katılan konuklarına yemekleri kendisi üleştirmiştir. Muradiye camisinin ilk yapımında kubbeli olduğununa dair minyatür resimler bulunduğu da belirtilmektedir. Caminin ön, arka ve yan saçak örtüleri düz çatı olarak yapılmıştır. Sağ ön köşede kesme taştan yapılmış tek şerefeli bir minaresi vardır.

(Translated by Google) The complex, consisting of a mosque, Mevlevi lodge, soup kitchen, fountain and school, is located on a hill overlooking the Saray plain in the Muradiye district. Today, the mosque, including its cemetery, is in a solid state and is open for worship. Other structures have completely disappeared and information about them can be obtained from sources. The inscription on the door of the mosque gives the year 839 (1435-36), but it is lost today. It is known that Murad's foundation charter is dated 830 (1427). The architect of the complex is unknown, but it is thought to have been built by the architect Şehabeddin. The complex, which is surrounded by set walls, has a courtyard gate with iron gratings on the north-south, northwest and northeast. The main entrance to the courtyard is through the monumental gate on the south side. The signature of Sultan Mahmud, signed by Calligrapher Râkım, can be seen on this door, which is in the Empire style. (Original) Cami, mevlevîhâne, imaret, çeşme ve mektepten oluşan külliye Murâdiye semtinde Saray ovasına hâkim bir tepede yer almaktadır. Günümüzde hazîresiyle birlikte cami sağlam durumdadır ve ibadete açıktır. Diğer yapıları ise tamamen ortadan kalkmış olup haklarında kaynaklardan bilgi edinilebilmektedir. Caminin kapısı üzerinde yer alan kitâbesi 839 (1435-36) yılını vermekle birlikte bugün kayıp olan II. Murad vakfiyesinin 830 (1427) tarihli olduğu bilinmektedir külliyenin mimarı belli değildir, ancak mimar Şehâbeddin tarafından yapılmış olduğu düşünülmektedir. Etrafı set duvarlarıyla çevrili olan külliyenin kuzey-güney, kuzeybatı ve kuzeydoğuda demir şebekeli birer avlu kapısı bulunmaktadır. Avluya esas giriş güney yönündeki âbidevî kapıdan sağlanmaktadır. Empire üslûbunda olan bu kapıda Hattat Râkım imzalı Sultan Mahmud’un tuğrası görülmektedir.

(Translated by Google) Sultan Murat II Mosque was built by Sultan Murat II in 1443 together with Uzunkopru and was opened in 1444. It is one of the Selatin mosques. Although it was originally built as part of a social complex with the soup kitchen and madrasah around it, only the mosque has survived to the present day. According to the inscription on the mosque, it was built by Sultan Murad II and repaired by Osman II in 1621. Please take care of these works, thank you (Original) Sultan 2.Murat camii sultan 2.murat tarafindan 1443 yilinda uzunkopru ile birlikte yaptirilmis 1444 yilinda hizmete acilmistir. Selatin camiilerindendir. Asil etrafindaki imaret ve medreseyle birlikte bir kulliyenin parcasi olarak yapilmis olsa da sadece cami gunumuze ulasmistir. Camideki kitabeye gore sultan 2 murat tarafindan yaptirildigi 1621 yilinda ise 2.osman tarafindan tamir ettirilmistir. Lutfen bu eserlere sahip cikalim tesekkurler

(Translated by Google) Muradiye Mosque, built in 1444 by Murat II in Edirne's Uzunköprü district, is still in service for 570 years. Muradiye Mosque, the largest of the cradle-covered mosques from the Ottoman period, has a single-balconed minaret made of cut stone in the right front corner. The roof of the mosque was covered with lead by Sultan Murat II. In the courtyard of the mosque, there is a fountain that resembles the Otağ Tent. The upper roof of the fountain is covered with a pyramidal cone and is in the shape of an octagonal prism. The fountain has eight taps, and in front of each tap, there are wooden-concrete seats and a deep trough to prevent water from splashing around. (Original) Edirne'nin  Uzunköprü ilçesinde 2. Murat tarafından 1444 tarihinfe yapılan  Muradiye Camii 570 yıldır dayanıklılığıyla hala hizmet veriyor. Osmanlı dönemine ait beşikörtülü camilerin en büyüğü olan Muradiye Caminin sağ ön köşesinde kesme taştan yapılmış tek şerefeli minaresi bulunuyor. Caminin çatısı Sultan 2. Murat tarafından beşikörtülü yapılarak kurşunla kaplantılmış. Caminin avlusunda ise Otağ Çadırını andıran şadırvan bulunuyor. Şadırvanın üst çatısı piramit biçiminde bir külahla örtülü olup sekizgen prizma biçiminde. Sekiz musluğu olan şadırvanın her musluğun önünde, üstü ahşap beton oturma yerleri ve suların etrafa sıçramaması için derin bir yalak bulunuyor.

(Translated by Google) What should we write about the mosque? Anyone who wants to go can go, but the biggest problem with mosques is the lack of clean toilets. They charge money, but cleanliness is zero. I hope it gets fixed, I think it doesn't. (Original) Cami ne yorum yazalım isteyen gider istemeyen gitmez ama camilerin en büyük sorunu temiz tuvalet olmayışıdır para alırlar ama temizlik sıfır. İnşallah düzelir bence düzelmez.

It's a nice small museum. There are two rooms with some historical items. But it is free so you can just stop by on your way.

A great little collection of neolithic, ancient greek/roman and ottoman items, ranging from statues to pottery to clothing. If you happen to be around, do stop by as there is no entrance fee.

Nice collection

Muze

Nice place

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(Translated by Google) The Kırklareli Museum is a valuable place to visit for those who want to discover the rich history and cultural diversity of the region. The museum has a wide collection from archaeological findings to ethnographic works, shedding light on the thousands of years of history of Thrace. Clothing, handicrafts, daily life objects and many pieces of local folk culture from the Ottoman period are meticulously exhibited here. Visitors have the opportunity to closely observe the cultural changes that Kırklareli has gone through throughout history and the lifestyle of the people of the region. The museum's neat and clean atmosphere, guided tours and informative panels also make the trip more meaningful. Offering an educational and enjoyable experience for both history enthusiasts and families with children, the Kırklareli Museum is also preferred due to its easily accessible location in the city center. It is a cultural stop that everyone visiting the region should definitely add to their route. (Original) Kırklareli Müzesi, bölgenin zengin tarihini ve kültürel çeşitliliğini keşfetmek isteyenler için mutlaka ziyaret edilmesi gereken değerli bir mekan. Müze, arkeolojik buluntulardan etnografik eserlere kadar geniş bir koleksiyona sahip olup, Trakya’nın binlerce yıllık geçmişine ışık tutuyor. Osmanlı dönemine ait kıyafetler, el işleri, günlük yaşam objeleri ve yöresel halk kültürüne dair birçok parça burada özenle sergileniyor. Ziyaretçiler, Kırklareli’nin tarih boyunca geçirdiği kültürel değişimleri ve bölge insanının yaşam tarzını yakından gözlemleme fırsatı buluyor. Müzenin düzenli ve temiz atmosferi, rehberli turlar ve bilgilendirici panolar da geziyi daha anlamlı kılıyor. Hem tarih meraklıları hem de çocuklu aileler için eğitici ve keyifli bir deneyim sunan Kırklareli Müzesi, şehir merkezinde kolay ulaşılabilir konumuyla da tercih sebebi oluyor. Bölgeye gelen herkesin rotasına mutlaka eklemesi gereken bir kültür durağı.

A great Ottoman historical place of worship ((Masjid). The city/town of Lülebergaz is a great place to visit in Turkey. Friendly people.

Honestly, this is the best restaurant ive ever went to. The waiters are awesome and the food was great! Would definitely visit again. Recommended for everyone.

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(Translated by Google) The mosque is absolutely beautiful, the courtyard and entrance of the mosque are very clean, we did not have the opportunity to go inside, the mosque was closed, although it was closed, you could pray in the courtyard, it fascinated us with its beauty, you feel a historical building at that moment, it gave a different taste to praying, it is definitely a mosque that everyone should see and visit. (Original) Camii kesinlikle çok güzel caminin avlusu ve girişi çok temiz, bizim içeriye girme fırsatımız olmadı camii kapalıydı, kapalı olmasına rağmen avluda namaz kılabilirsiniz güzelliğiyle bizi büyüledi, tarihi bir yapıyı o an hissediyorsunuz, namaz kılmakta ayrı bir tat verdi kesinlikle herkesin görmesi gitmesi gereken bir camii.

(Translated by Google) I had never heard of such a beautiful mosque before, we saw it today when we had a lunch break in Burgaz. The mosque complex is really big and the small shops around it create a very nice atmosphere. Kubbealtı tea houses, soup shops... there are places to park your car very close by, if you can't find them there are parking lots. I think it is a mosque to be visited and seen, but it is also worth a visit for tourists. (Original) Böyle güzel bi camiden daha önce haberim yoktu, bugün tesadüfen Burgaz'da yemek molası verince gördük. Camii külliyesi gerçekten büyük ve etrafında konumlanmış küçük dükkanlar çok hoş bir atmosfer yaratmış. Kubbealtı çay ocakları, çorbacılar.. çok yakın yerlerde araba park edecek yerler var, bulamazsanız da otoparklar var. Gezilip görülmesi bi camii bence ancak turist yabancısı da

(Translated by Google) Sokullu Mehmed Pasha probably started the construction of the complex in the early 1560s, when he had reached the peak of his profession. Documents such as inscriptions and foundation deeds, as well as the style features in architecture and decoration, indicate that the complex was completed in 1569 and at the latest in the early 1570s. The design and construction of the complex were carried out by the chief architect of the period, Sinan, and his Imperial Architects' Guild. It can be said that Sinan designed a range complex in line with Sokullu's wishes as a result of the dialogues he is thought to have established with the benefactors. In this context, Sokullu did not want to see Lüleburgaz only as a range, and made incentive initiatives to encourage people from the surrounding area to come and settle, such as a madrasah, primary school, water supply and various structures that would contribute to its becoming a center of attraction. The backbone of the complex is the arasta, which consists of fifty-nine shops and a prayer dome built on both sides of the road through which the historical Istanbul-Edirne-Central Europe route passes. The mosque, madrasah and primary school are located to the south of the arasta, while the caravanserai, soup kitchen and tabhane are located to the north. According to the design, the double bathhouse is to the east, the houses built for some personnel and the fountain are to the west, and the bridge is further away on the stream again to the west. In terms of architecture, the prayer dome connects the north and south block structures. Thus, the complex was built with an extremely functional and logical project. In this respect, the symmetry, proportion and rhythm relationship in the complex, which falls into the group of geometric complexes, are remarkable in terms of material, technique and workmanship. The horizontal and vertical emphasis in the structures, the use of a common courtyard and a double narthex and the prayer dome scheme are typical features identified with Sinan. The work does not reflect the appearance and identity of a provincial complex, but rather shows similarities with the works of Istanbul. The mosque, madrasah and primary school of the structures that make up the complex form a whole. The plan of the mosque reflects the variations within itself of single-space mosques. The place of worship is covered with a dome. In the north, a large-sized inner courtyard with a fountain in the center stands out with a double narthex. The single-balcony minaret in the northwest emphasizes the structure vertically. The structure, which is the largest mosque in the city today, is well-maintained and in good condition with repairs. The hazire in the south was recently removed and the sundial has also been lost. There is a room for the imams at each corner where the courtyard and the narthex intersect. The outer structure of the fountain in the center of the courtyard, which is entered by a door from each of the three directions, does not conform to the general scheme. The inscription was renewed during the reign of Mahmud II. The madrasah consists of the main classroom room, student and staff rooms and toilets placed on three sides of the courtyard except the south. The structure, which is in good condition, is used for various purposes today. The primary school built to the south of the mosque is a single-room and covered with a dome. The basement of the Fevkani building was actually the water distribution network of the complex. The large number of shops next to and around the building shows the busyness of the road and the commercial wealth of the region. The large building mass where the caravanserai, soup kitchen and boarding house were located was accessed from the arasta through a portal with a construction inscription on it. Only the entrance door, the attendant's room next to it and some chimneys and niches belonging to the stables have survived to our time from the caravanserai, which was demolished by the mayor of the period in 1935. Today, there is a parking lot and a road in the place of the soup kitchen, soup kitchen and inner courtyard, which have been completely destroyed. In summary: Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Pasha Complex, It is spread over a wide area at the entrance of Lüleburgaz district. The complex, which was built in 1569-1570 (H.977) for worship, trade and education purposes, has the characteristics of a complex with its mosque, arched shops, inn, bath and madrasah. However, the complex, which has been subject to various damages, today presents the appearance of a completely independent structure. (Original) Sokullu Mehmed Paşa, külliyenin yapımını büyük ihtimalle mesleğinde zirveye ulaştığı 1560’lı yılların başında başlatmıştır. Kitâbe, vakfiye gibi belgelerle mimari ve bezemedeki üslûp özellikleri külliyenin 1569’da ve en geç 1570’li yılların başlarında tamamlandığına işaret eder. Külliyenin tasarımını ve inşasını dönemin başmimarı Sinan ve ona bağlı Hassa Mimarları Ocağı gerçekleştirmiştir. Sinan’ın bânilerle kurduğu düşünülen diyaloglar sonucu Sokullu’nun istekleri doğrultusunda bir menzil külliyesi tasarladığı söylenebilir. Bu bağlamda Sokullu, Lüleburgaz’ı sadece bir menzil olarak görmek istememiş, cazibe merkezi olmasına katkı sağlayacak medrese, sıbyan mektebi, su getirtme ve çeşitli yapılarla insanların çevreden gelip yerleşmesini sağlayacak özendirici girişimlerde bulunmuştur. İçinden tarihî İstanbul-Edirne-Orta Avrupa güzergâhının geçtiği yolun iki tarafına inşa edilen elli dokuz dükkânla dua kubbesinden meydana gelen arasta külliyenin omurgasını oluşturur. Arastanın güneyinde cami, medrese ve sıbyan mektebi, kuzeyinde kervansaray, imaret ve tabhâne yer alır. Tasarıma göre çifte hamam doğuda, bazı personel için yapılan evler ve çeşme batıda, köprü ise daha uzak noktada yine batıda akarsu üzerindedir. Mimari açıdan dua kubbesi kuzey ve güney blok yapılarını birbirine bağlar. Böylece külliye son derece işlevsel ve mantıksal bir projeyle yapılmıştır. Bu yönüyle geometrik külliyeler grubuna giren külliyede simetri, oran, ritim ilişkisiyle malzeme, teknik ve işçilik dikkat çekicidir. Yapılardaki yatay ve dikey vurgular, ortak avlu ve çift son cemaat yeri kullanımı ile dua kubbesi şeması Sinan ile özdeşleşen tipik özelliklerdir. Eser bir taşra külliyesi görünümü ve kimliğini yansıtmayıp daha çok İstanbul eserleriyle benzerlikler gösterir. Külliyeyi oluşturan yapılardan cami, medrese ve sıbyan mektebi bir bütünlük oluşturur. Caminin planı tek mekânlı camilerin kendi içindeki çeşitlemesini yansıtır. İbadet mekânı kubbeyle örtülüdür. Kuzeyinde çift son cemaat yeriyle büyük boyutlu ve merkezinde şadırvanın yer aldığı revaklı bir iç avlu göze çarpar. Kuzeybatıdaki tek şerefeli minare yapıya dikey doğrultuda vurgu yapar. Günümüzde şehrin en büyük camisi olan yapı onarımlarla bakımlı ve iyi durumdadır. Güneyinde bulunan hazîresi yakın tarihte ortadan kaldırılmış, güneş saati de kaybolmuştur. Avlu ile son cemaat yerinin kesiştiği iki köşede imamlar için birer oda yer alır. Üç yönden birer kapıyla girilen avlunun merkezindeki şadırvanın dış kuruluşu genel şemaya uymaz. Kitâbe II. Mahmud döneminde yenilenmiştir. Medrese avlunun güney hariç üç yönüne yerleştirilen ana dershane odası, öğrenci ve görevli odaları ile helâlardan oluşur. İyi durumdaki yapı günümüzde çeşitli amaçlar için kullanılmaktadır. Caminin güneyine inşa edilen sıbyan mektebi tek mekânlı olup üzeri kubbeyle örtülüdür. Fevkanî yapının bodrum katı aslında külliyenin su dağıtım şebekesiydi. Yapının yanında ve etrafında ki Dükkân sayısının çokluğu yolun işlek oluşunu ve bölgenin ticarî zenginliğini gösterir. Arastadan üzerinde inşa kitâbesinin de yer aldığı taçkapısıyla kervansaray, imaret ve tabhânenin bulunduğu büyük yapı kütlesine geçilirdi. 1935’te dönemin belediye başkanı tarafından yıktırılan kervansaraydan sadece giriş kapısı, yanındaki görevli odası ile ahırlara ait bazı baca ve nişler zamanımıza ulaşabilmiştir. Tamamıyla ortadan kalkan imaret, tabhâne ve iç avlunun yerinde bugün otopark ve yol vardır. Özetle: Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi , Lüleburgaz ilçe girişinde geniş bir sahaya yayılmıştır.1569-1570 (H.977) yıllarında ibadet, ticaret ve eğitim amaçlı yapılan külliye; cami, kemerli dükkanları, hanı, hamamı, medresesi ile bir kompleks özelliği göstermektedir. Ancak çeşitli tahribatlara maruz kalan külliye, bugün tamamen bağımsız birer yapı görünümü sunmaktadır.

(Translated by Google) I can't describe the beauty of this mosque. It's not just a mosque, it's a big complex. Every corner is full of art. There's free parking in front. Definitely stop by. (Original) Bu caminin güzelliğini anlatamam. Zaten sadece camii değil büyük bir külliye. Her köşesi sanat dolu. Önünde ücretsiz otopark var. Mutlaka uğrayın.

It's an interesting view and it's cold inside the cave. It’s a nice adventure but I wasn't prepared for the steep climb, which gets narrower as you reach the exit and then you’ll go downhill from there. It is a well-maintained area, so there is paid parking for vehicles and an entrance fee to the cave. Restrooms, cafes and souvenir shops are available. Be careful to reach the cave at night, as the road to the cave is winding and there are no lighting poles. You may have to drive in pitch darkness in many areas.

It is a 3 hour car drive from İstanbul.The cave is well out of crowded or uninhabited areas.Nice scenic drive through the forest on the way to the caves. It is not a must on a sightseeing list but if you have a day with not much to do well worth it.

the entrance to the cave looks like to neptune! middle part is dry and reminicent of mars. entry and exit from elsewhere in a cycle like life! a must see place road is aspalth and parking lots is large entrance 20tl (aduld) has a small local bazar

Amazing, mesmerizing experience…. Cave is really wonderful & greenery around the area are most attractive 🥰

So weird place, but its a great experience. now from November to April only half of the cave is allowed to enter. there are a lot of bats. ticket for students is for 4 lira and for adults 8 lira

Wonderfull cave, you have to see here in your lifetime. There is long and hard forest road to cave. please take a big one trash bag with you. There are a lot of garbage has thrown around.

Worth the time and long way to visit it. Excellent place

Amazing place and an amazing experience. The venue is very spacious and really peaceful. There’s a big beautiful garden overlooking the sea. The vineyard is also right in front of you. The rooms are also very beautiful, spacious and comfortable. Very high quality experience overall. You can drink as much vine as you want, accompanied by cheese plates. The food was also very tasty and the portions were really big. The staff was very helpful and accommodating. It is a pet and kid friendly place. However, I think it is best for couples or group of friends. They also give you a tour of the facilities, the manager was a very friendly, pleasant and knowledgable person who helped us out with the vine selection and provided us with lots of useful insights. Definitely worth a visit.

We stayed one night at Barbare Vineyards and overall had a nice experience. The food was delicious and served in very generous portions, we were already full before the main dish arrived. They were also very accommodating and kindly switched the main dish to a vegetarian option at the last minute, which we really appreciated. The wine tasting and tour was good as well. Considering the package included three meals, two bottles of wine, and two wine tastings (one with the tour one at dinner), the price–performance ratio was outstanding. The only downside was the noise from other guests’ children. A place like this would benefit from either an age limit or at least stricter rules around quiet hours. Unfortunately, kids were playing and screaming loudly right outside the rooms between 11 PM and 1:30 AM, making it impossible to sleep. Despite politely warning them twice, the situation didn’t improve, and their parents were nowhere to be seen. While I don’t understand why guests would bring children and let them roam unsupervised, I also feel the staff could have intervened to ensure a more peaceful environment at night.

Very nice winery! We had a great tasting experience. All wines were great! We took the 6 wines tasting and accompaniment with chese and dry meat. All amasing! The winery is located on a spectacular hill with grapes running down. Recommended tp everyone! Bought som great wine at great price!

Excellent wines and hospitality, great view.. Thanks for all, including the owner, manager Dilek Hn, all service personnel, including Mehmet bey. We really enjoyed our stay as the whole KAL group.

We had a wonderful stay for 1 night at Barbare. The room was cozy and comfortable and we had a great view of the sea and vineyard, and the food was wonderful. What really made the stay so great though was the staff. They were very kind and accommodating and helpful. Despite us arriving late and missing the set times for the wine tasting, they did an after hours wine tasting for us and were so nice. Would definitely come back again, either for a night's stay or even just a day excursion to enjoy the views, wine and good conversation with the staff.

Good wine, good setting, good people. Try catching a time rather calmer. Start with the rose at sunset and enjoy the dinner with elegance. B&B is very descent as well.

Fantastic view! Quiet and elegant atmosphere. Loved it 😍

Large shopping mall, plenty of choice, Carrefour grocery on ground level. Food court available. A bit stuffy atmosphere inside

Very pleasant mall to shop thanks to the ‘open architecture’. However in recent years just like in every big city in Turkey: at the entrance you will find refugee and gypsy kids doing things kids should never be allowed to do and no one bats an eye.

Location. Completely wrong. Should have been outside the center. All the roads are jammed. Parking : available. Options : more than enough. Price: as usual

Good selection of stores , not crowded, convenient parking with EV charging spots

Very good place in the city center, many shops, with a huge selection of equipment, clothes, shoes, household goods. On the 1st floor there is a large supermarket "Carrefour", there is a cafe, restaurant and many places for fast food. On the street in front of the mall you can take a taxi, safely and at a good price. The staff is very friendly.

There are plenty of shops ,mostly Turkish trade marks ,good quality, variety enough for everybody. Great dinner floor on the last floor. And there is Carrefour on the ground . Very good Mall.

Good shoping place. Low price due to lira loss of value. Big supermarket on the ground floor. Last floor there is a lot of restorants with good meal!

Barel Winery: For People Who Want to Say They Went to a Winery (But Really Didn’t) If you’re looking for an authentic winery experience—complete with vineyards, knowledgeable staff, and a deep dive into the art of winemaking—keep driving. Barel Winery is far from being a real winery. Instead, it’s an overpriced restaurant with a wine list, perfect for those who want to snap a picture and tell their friends they “visited a winery” without actually doing so. The ambiance? Nice enough. The prices? High enough to make you wonder if you accidentally bought the vineyard itself. The experience? More “fine dining with a wine theme” than an actual winery visit. If you’re genuinely interested in wine—how it’s made, how it tastes at different stages, or even just a decent tasting experience—do yourself a favor and go to Badur or Chateau Nuzun instead. Barel might be the perfect spot if your goal is to impress your Instagram followers. But if you want a real winery experience? Look elsewhere.

Extremely bad service, rude employees, no quality food, expensive and no worthy. Never visit this place

Never ever!!! Visiting once is enough for me. Bad service, forgotten orders, low taste wines, rude employee, even reservation we had to wait 10 min. and harassed by them. Strongly NOT recommended...

Not good. Especially service and management.

(Translated by Google) On our way to Çanakkale, we called and stopped by, saying we wanted to do a tasting. Ideal to escape from Istanbul and spend time on the weekend. It is a place where you can have a good time sipping your wine in the vineyard. The wines are generally delicious, you have the chance to try them all with the tasting set. We didn't eat but we'd like to visit again and try it. (Original) Çanakkale tarafına giderken arayıp tadım yapmak istediğimizi belirterek yoldan uğradık. Hafta sonu İstanbul’dan kaçıp vakit geçirmek için ideal. Bağ içinde şarabınızı yudumlayarak güzel vakit geçirilebileceğiniz bir yer. Şaraplar genel olarak lezzetli, tadım seti ile hepsini deneme şansınız var. Yemek yemedik ama tekrar ziyaret edip denemek isteriz.

(Translated by Google) Nice atmospheric place. Beautiful area. Prices are slightly lower than average in Istanbul restaurants. Lots of reviews about bad service, but it wasn't bad. The food isn't amazing, but it wasn't bad at all. Worth a visit (Original) Приятное атмосферное место. Красивая местность. Цены чуть ниже чем в среднем в ресторанах Стамбула. Много отзывов про плохой сервис, но это не было плохо. Кухня не потрясающая, но было совсем не плохо. Стоит посещения

(Translated by Google) If you are looking for the vineyard house, do not panic 😅 it stays inside for a while. We saw the signs but we were afraid if we came wrong 😂. You turn from the signs, drive a long way, and then park your car. Afterwards, you continue on foot and reach the Barel Bağ house. The walking part is nice. The vineyard house only becomes visible in the area where you park the car 😂. Until then, despite all the signs, you're going there thinking you're definitely lost. The food, the atmosphere is good, there are some nice wines. Actually, the environment is very good. It is a must to come again in the spring. (Original) Bağ evini arıyorsanız paniklemeyin 😅 o biraz içerde kalıyor. Biz tabelaları gördük ama yanlış mı geldik diye korktuk 😂. Tabelalardan dönüp, baya ilerleyip, sonra arabanızı park ediyorsunuz. Sonrasında da yayan devam edip, Barel Bağ evine ulaşıyorsunuz 😅 yürüyüş kısmı güzel . Bağ evi anca arabayı park ettiğiniz alanda belli olmaya başlıyor 😂. O zamana kadar , onca tabelaya rağmen kesin kaybolduk düşüncesiyle gidiyorsun . Yemekler, ortam iyi, şaraplardan güzel olanlar var. Ya aslında ortam çok aşırı iyi.. baharda tekrar gelmek şart.

It is a rather small and old shopping mall but still got hundreds of customers every day. Did not changed its appearance for years. It has become the eye of Corlu.

The center has plenty of stores, there is parking but barely anyone speaks English so it's not very convenient for tourists. We chose Burger king with hopes the staff would understand bare minimum of English, to no avail. After trying to use gestures to point at the menu we gave up as the lady at the tills just started speaking Turkish and laughing at us.

Let the management of the Orion Corlu shopping center pay particular attention, as some companies located on the ground floor of the shopping center and operating with mobile phone repairs, do not issue receipts for their services, nor do they accept returns of products they sell, even within 15 days, based on international legislation that protects consumers and which of course also applies in Turkey.

You can come to this mall for cinema, technology store and clothes. However, since the dining area is narrow, it gets crowded. There is no shortage of parking. In addition, there are two more shopping centers located near this place.

You'll get anything here you'll need. It's nothing authentic or original considering the Turkish culture, but anything you can get in nearly any other mall around the globe... it's appealing and friendly, bathrooms are very clean (and free of charge ;-) The cell-phone services on the ground floor are very helpful. Especially the gentleman towards the West side!

This place is nice with abundance of everything and environment is fine so many sales are there during my visit tenure here media market,mad perfumes,aqua de polo,defecto....are my favorite places in their

A regular shopping mall in the small town of Corlu. If you are a foreign visitor in Corlu and have nothing else to do, then you can walk around this mall. There is a super market inside and is useful to buy some essential stuff. Have many food choices, but no one speaks English. We need to go by pictures and signs to choose and order food.

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(Translated by Google) Disabled access possible. Parking is sufficient. The advantage is that it is on the upper floor of the shopping mall and there is a cafe on the lower floor. Music and sound system are average. Seating arrangement is cramped. Still, it deserves 4 stars. (Original) Engelli erişimi mümkün. Otopark yeterli. AVM üst katında olması ve bir alt katında cafe olması artısı. Müzik ve ses düzeni ortalama. Oturma düzeni sıkışık. Yine de ,4 yıldızı hakediyor.

(Translated by Google) A clean, airy, entertaining and spacious place (Original) Temiz havadar eğlencesi doyumlu geniş bir yer

(Translated by Google) I think it deserves five stars. There is a clothing store on the basement floor, a supermarket on the ground floor, game rooms and movie theaters on the first floor, and a wedding hall with both open and closed areas on the top floor. There is a cafeteria on the floor with the game room and food and beverages are available. The children's playground is currently 15 TL and there is no time limit. In addition, pinball, toy cars for children, airplanes, game machines, etc. there is. Bowling area available. There is an elevator, disabled people, elderly people and strollers can use it. No parking problem. What more could you ask for? (Original) Bence beş yıldızı hakediyor. Bodrum katta giyim mağazası, giriş katta süpermarket, birinci katta oyun salonları ve sinema salonları, en üst katta hem açık alanı hem de kapalı alanı olan düğün salonu var. Oyun salonu olan katta kafeterya var yiyecek içecek mevcut. Çocuk oyun alanı şimdilik 15 tl ve süre sınırı yok. Ayrıca langırt, çocuklar için oyuncak araba, uçak, oyun makineleri v.s. var. Bowling alanı mevcut. Asansör var, sakatlar ,yaşlılar ve çocuk arabası binebilir. Park sorunu yok Daha ne olsun.

(Translated by Google) We had a wedding, we were not satisfied, they do not do what they promised. (Original) Düğün yaptık memnun kalmadık taahhüt ettiklerini yapmıyorlar.

(Translated by Google) A decent location to visit as a family or alone (Original) Aile ve tek olarak ziyaret edilecek nezih bir location

Mall of İstanbul is one of the best malls we visited. We truly enjoyed everything there—it’s well organized, spacious, and exudes a modern, elegant design that enhances the shopping experience. There’s a comprehensive mix of shops, from luxury brands to daily essentials, including the convenient 5M Migros grocery market. A large food court offers many culinary options. Visitors’ car parking is ample, and taxis are readily available. Plus, Moipark amusement park is a fantastic attraction for children aged 3–15—adding fun for the whole family.

The Mall of Istanbul is large, beautiful and well organized, breathtaking indeed. It has 4 floors and many large stores carry brand name international and local from fashion, appliances. electronics, restaurants, entertainment, cinema, cafes and large food court. Indoor parking is available, large and free. The mall is also accessible using public transportation.

What a massive mall ! Containing every turkish brand even global brands, Anything you would think of, you’ll find it here. Plenty of food restaurants (the best in turkey) And a good atmosphere inside of course. The only downside is the distance to get into this mall🤣, but it’s worth it, Give it a visit💯

Great and huge mall with every store you can imagine inside of it! Literally you got plenty of choices. The restaurants are a bit expensive but with nice food overall. The only bad thing is the taxi drivers outside cause they are quiet annoying!

A great place for shopping, with all major brands available and frequent discounts. The food court is located on the top floor, where you’ll find a wide range of international fast-food options

The biggest mall I've visited good food at reasonable prices, safe, secured and has a lot of designer brands

It's a nice mall. Not much there you need, but a lot you could want. It was interesting seeing everything in a different currency. A phone for 70,000 anything sounds odd. There's terraces you can go out on and smoke. Enjoyable to stroll around

A great shopping mall with great experiences! It's located next to the sea and with restaurants with incredible view. It needs to be seen.

I visited here as I know it's a nice area to have some downtime out of the city. It's easy to access via the Metro. Access is possible for all with limited mobility. The aquarium is attached to the shopping centre. A fair selection of higher end shops but the best bit is the restaurants at the lower rear and coffee shops looking out at the boats. There is also a park and area where you can walk. It's clean safe and worth visiting on either a hot summer day or cold winter day. Overall I recommend a visit

A captivating destination for aquatic life enthusiasts and families alike. This beautifully designed space is home to a diverse collection of fish species from around the world. Whether you’re passionate about fishkeeping, enjoy observing the graceful movement of fish, or simply appreciate the beauty of marine life, this place offers an unforgettable experience. Perfect for family visits, it combines education, relaxation, and fascination in one extraordinary setting.

One of the best malls that can be visited in Istanbul, where the picturesque location on the Bosphorus and the elegance of the place, and there are many brands and restaurants that facilitate the experience of the visit, as well as breathtaking landscapes that can be taken in wonderful shots and photos, and easy to reach through the Taksim Metro.

Quite beautifull mall located on a sea view point and slso has place for panaromic sea view . Food court area giving sea views through open air window which adds more to it.

I love this shopping mall so much 😮‍💨 I don’t really go for shopping anyway but there are plenty of stores inside the mall and they also have aquarium inside the mall but of course it’s not free. Something I really love about this mall in the view during sunset it’s so magical in my opinion cause I love sunset. If you feel like you want to go on not very serious date with someone just come here.

Nice place but some places in the mall were way warmer than others 🙁 The view was spectacular, but it got very crowded quickly

Great experience for everybody, adults and kids. Nice displays and aquariums. Also the South Pole setup with penguins and the tropical forest with Piranhas. Good for a day with rainy weather or a very hot summer day.

Visited with my two children and it was a great experience. My son really loved the interactive ship wreck section, and we all loved the Amazon rainforest forest section. The different sections at the aquarium educated on the various fish found around Türkiye region, which was very interesting. Also loved some of the history / folklore included, like Hercules and the statue of Poseidon. We also did the VR underwater movie experience which was educational and experiential.

A really beautiful place to visit, especially on a rainy day — my warm recommendation! It’s very easy to reach by public transport, as the metro goes directly there without any transfers. In the aquarium, besides seeing many different species of fish and a few animals from the tropical rainforest, you can also learn a lot about history and many other interesting and educational facts. The whole environment is stunning — you can really tell how much effort they put into the aesthetic and design. In addition to exploring the aquarium itself, they also offer an exhibition called “Giants of the Sea” and a VR experience. To be honest, the “Giants of the Sea” exhibition was a bit disappointing — I expected a bit more. There are only four animals on display, and the space is quite small, so you don’t get the chance to learn much about them. It would be great if they developed that part a bit further. The VR experience didn’t impress me too much either, and the line was very long, which took up a lot of time. What annoyed me the most was people’s rudeness in the queue — for example, one family member would stand in line while the rest were wandering around, and then all of them (sometimes six or more) would cut in once it was their turn. I can understand people being rude, but I think the staff should pay more attention to that and not allow such things, because it makes the wait even longer for everyone else. We waited about an hour and a half for the VR, and honestly, the line would have moved much faster if people weren’t constantly cutting in. I also recommend getting the combined ticket if you plan to visit the exhibition, try the VR, and take a souvenir photo — it’s all included in the package, and it’s a bit cheaper than paying for each activity separately. You can also buy tickets online, which is a big advantage so you don’t have to wait in line. But even if you buy them on-site, there are many open counters, so everything moves quite quickly. Overall, my warm recommendation for visiting this aquarium — a lovely and educational experience for all ages! 🥰

Amazing place! So beautiful! You can tell its made with love to the animals,they take very good care of them ! Perfect for family kids and adults. Definitely a must if you are going to Istanbul!

The staff member at the entrance was rude and unpleasant, insisting we take a photo we didn’t want to. That spoiled the experience a little. But the aquarium itself is really worth seeing - it’s beautiful, clean, and has different zones. Very atmospheric! Definitely visit if you’re interested in the underwater world or just want to have an interesting time alone or with your family 🩵

The Istanbul Aquarium was a really nice experience! It’s big, well-organized, and you can see a huge variety of sea animals from all around the world. The decoration and atmosphere make you feel like you’re really under the sea. It’s also super interesting and fun for children, they’ll love discovering all the different species. Perfect place to visit for families or anyone who loves marine life!

This is a nice aquarium though not like those in the US. There aren't any massive animals, or even a great many at that. Where it does shine is that they do a great job tying in Turkish history to the waterways that nearly surround the country. If you want to combine history with an aquarium, this is your place. Also, the aquarium is part of a larger shopping mall with a ton of stores and a food court that can be found on the top floor. Tons of places to eat with a massive variety available. You can overlook the water while you eat which is quite peaceful. This is a great 25-50% of a day killer also if you're looking to avoid weather. Tourist friendly, filled with gracious locals and staff, and away from the vast majority of tourist areas. Metro station across the street, which is not hard to use.

I visited the Rüstem Pasha Mosque today and it was truly amazing. The architecture is breathtaking, with its elegant domes and tall minarets creating a serene atmosphere. Inside and outside, everything is clean and well-maintained, making it a peaceful place to pray or simply enjoy the beauty of the design. The people were welcoming and respectful, which made my visit even more special. I highly recommend stopping by if you’re in the area.

So this historic mosque was semi-difficult to find in the spice bazaar; after Google maps brought me to the endpoint of my route, I eventually found a plaque next to an open door that said the name. Love that all are welcome here, beautiful architecture on the outside, and very famous iznik tiles patterns on the inside. You are welcome to take photos inside as long as you don’t cross the line for prayer, and your shoes are off. Everything about this mosque is aesthetic. It was peaceful and I am grateful to have prayed here.

A peaceful environment inside the masjid with a separate section and entrance for women. Outside in the courtyard, the noise of the people from tons of shops around can be quite irritating. All in all a typical look to the beautiful mosque design and feel as the traditional mosques here. A huge ring of lights just under the main dome adds to the beauty of Turkish feel of mosques.

I was truly awed by the beauty of this mosque. Tucked away above the bustling streets, it feels like stepping into a hidden gem. The Iznik tile work is breathtaking, with intricate patterns and vibrant colors that surround you in every direction. It’s peaceful, intimate, and filled with history — a place that leaves a lasting impression and peace.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hidden gem that makes other mosques look positively understated 💎🎨 Rüstem Paşa Camii is what happens when a 16th-century grand vizier decides to show off - and thank goodness he did. Tucked away above the shops near the Egyptian Bazaar, this architectural marvel is Istanbul's best-kept secret hiding in plain sight. The climb up those narrow stairs might leave you slightly breathless, but nothing prepares you for the visual assault waiting inside. This place is absolutely dripping in İznik tiles - and I mean proper, gorgeous, museum-quality ceramics covering nearly every surface. The floral patterns, geometric designs, and that distinctive blue-and-white palette create a kaleidoscope effect that'll have you spinning around like a kid in a sweet shop. What's brilliant about this mosque is how it punches well above its weight. It's smaller than the big-name mosques, but the attention to detail is absolutely extraordinary. Every tile, every pattern, every colour choice screams quality over quantity. Sinan knew exactly what he was doing when he designed this beauty. The best part? It's usually blissfully quiet compared to the tourist crowds elsewhere. You can actually take your time to appreciate the craftsmanship without someone's selfie stick poking you in the ribs. Pro tip: The lighting is magical in late afternoon when the sun streams through the windows and hits those tiles just right. Pure Instagram gold, but more importantly, pure architectural poetry.

Rüstem Pasha Mosque is smaller than other famous mosques nearby, but it is very special. The İznik tiles are beautiful—blue, red, and white patterns cover the walls and make the place feel peaceful and artistic. You can see that the builders worked with great care and skill, just like in the big mosques. It’s quiet, not crowded, and perfect if you want to enjoy the art and take your time. A hidden treasure in Istanbul!

Mosque is hidden in Eminonu area and surounded whit many shops. Not very big but very beautiful mosque. Entrance is hiden in small street. Mosque has a special energy and is nice place to take a break from vandering thrue the bazzar shoos

Very Holy, peaceful, and spiritual place. I found everything so interesting and informative and was amazed by the histories and life stories of St. Anthony of Padua. My prayers have been offered, and I know in time all my prayers will be granted. Highly recommend.. must say a few of my little prayer's have already been answered, praise be to God with the intercession of St. Anthony 🩵🙏🏻✝️🕊♥️

The Church of Saint Anthony of Padua (St. Antuan Kilisesi) is located along the busy Istiklal Caddesi in the Beyoğlu District. This is a early 20th-century Catholic Church built in Italian Neo-Gothic style by architect Giulio Mongeri upon the grounds of an earlier 17th-century church building. Opening hours are 8am to 7.30pm (Mon to Sat) and 9am to 7.30pm (Sun) and entry is free. What you find is a courtyard with statue of Pope John XXIII and a decorative red brick facade with a large rose window above the entrance. Within, the church has a distinctive Catholic and Neo-gothic feel with narrow nave, vaulted high ceiling, stained glass windows and an attractive yet humble altar. There is a wooden case with image of St. Anthony of Padua within the church as well. On the whole, this is an interesting church that very much feels like something that belongs somewhere in Italy compared to the predominantly Greek Orthodox churches encountered elsewhere around Istanbul.

One of the oldest Catholic churches in Turkey in the Church of Saint Anthony. The interior is majestic, and the architecture of the building is superb. You can enter freely, though you should remember that it is still a place of worship, so manners must be kept in mind and not much loud talking should take place.

Located at Tomtom, İstiklal Cd. No:171, 34433 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye 🇹🇷 in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district is a true gem known for its stunning neo-Gothic architecture, intricate stained glass windows, and ornate marble columns. Visitors are enveloped in serenity and awe-inspiring beauty upon entering, experiencing a sense of community and spirituality within its halls. Beyond its religious significance, the church plays a vital role in fostering interfaith dialogue and understanding, making it a must-visit destination for history buffs, architecture enthusiasts, or those seeking tranquility amidst the bustling city. The Church of St. Anthony of Padua, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a historic and architecturally significant church located in Istanbul. Designed by the renowned architect Giulio Mongeri, it stands out as one of the earliest churches globally. Despite being situated in a bustling tourist area, the church offers a serene oasis with its tropical garden. Visitors are welcomed warmly regardless of their religious affiliation and can admire the ancient architecture that has stood for centuries. Visit early in the morning to avoid crowds and experience a more peaceful atmosphere then attend Sunday mass for a beautiful spiritual experience led by an engaging priest filled with Holy Spirit. Make some extra time to explore the tropical garden surrounding the church for added serenity. First built in 1725 by the Italian community, with the current building dating back to 1906, this is Istanbul’s largest Roman Catholic Church.

Saint Anthony of Padua Church is absolutely beautiful. The architecture is breathtaking, with stunning details both inside and outside. The peaceful atmosphere makes it a perfect place to sit, reflect, and admire the history. A must-see when visiting Istanbul!

St. Antuan Church in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, is the city's one of the largest Roman Catholic church, located on İstiklal Avenue. Originally built in 1725 by the Italian community, the current neo-Gothic structure was completed in 1912 by architect Giulio Mongeri. It has historical significance as Pope John XXIII preached there during his time in Turkey (I believe 1960s). The church remains active today, offering multilingual Masses and reflecting Istanbul's diverse cultural fabric. Its striking architecture and central location make it a key spiritual and tourist landmark.

You will not notice at first that the Church is there! It’s kinda hidden from the metal gates. I’m a Roman Catholic and was lucky and blessed enough to attend a mass while visiting Istanbul. When there’s a Mass, they will not allow tourists to go inside the building. The inside is very pretty and well taken care of. There’s a place where you can light candles and pray.

We did a cruise on the Bosphorus Strait which separates Istanbul into 2 continents, Asia and Europe. There are some very nice sites along the shore including the last Palace of the Sultans.

The Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge) is truly one of the most beautiful suspension bridges in the world. Its stunning design, breathtaking views of Istanbul, and impressive structure make it a must-see landmark for anyone visiting the city.

I visited Istanbul in 2022 and took a ferry across the Bosphorus for a very affordable price to go to Kadiköy for my cousin’s wedding dress. It was such a nice moment,the view was stunning and there was even a singer performing ,making the trip even more enjoyable. There are also dinner cruises with live shows on the Bosphorus,definitely something I’ll try next Time !

When it comes to experiencing Istanbul’s enchanting charm, few activities can rival a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus. On my recent trip, I had the pleasure of booking this incredible journey through the Istanbul E-pass, which included authentic Turkish snacks. It turned out to be a perfect blend of breathtaking views, delicious treats, and unforgettable moments.Planning a sunset cruise on the Bosphorus was hassle-free, thanks to the Istanbul E-pass. The iconic landmarks of Istanbul, the Dolmabahçe Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, and the Bosphorus Bridge looked even more majestic under the warm evening light. The cruise offered panoramic views of both the European and Asian sides of the city, giving a unique perspective of Istanbul’s duality. What made this cruise stand out wasn’t just the views or the snacks, it was the overall vibe. One particularly unforgettable moment was standing at the edge of the boat, feeling the wind on my face as I admired the glittering skyline. It was a moment of pure bliss and connection with the city. The Istanbul Bosphorus sunset cruise was a highlight of my trip, offering an evening filled with beauty, culture, and enjoyment. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this cruise is a must-do to experience the soul of Istanbul.

A must visit if you are in Istanbul. Incredible view. Bosphorus divided Turkey into Europe and Asia sides. Must take a luxury yacht ride. It is very affordable but not lacking the luxury

The Bosphorus, also known as the Strait of Istanbul, is a natural waterway in Turkey that separates Europe and Asia. It connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and serves as a critical passage for international maritime trade. We took a cruise along the Bosphorus and were captivated by the breathtaking views. The blend of historic sites and contemporary architecture was truly mesmerizing. The experience of sailing between two continents was unforgettable, making the Bosphorus a must-see destination for any visitor to Istanbul.

Had a beautiful experience in the Bosphorus area and cruising through it. We did the cruise in the evening time from when it was bright under the sun till it got dark and the shades changed into night lights. Would definitely recommend, both sides of the Bosphorus have lots of iconic monuments and views to watch out for.