In order to take a general view of Edirne, it is necessary to go up to Hıdırlık Hill located in Yıldırım neighbourhood. This hill, where the Hıdırlık Bastion, one of the most important headquarters of the Balkan War, is located, offers photographers beautiful views day or night.

One of the rare spots where the close silhouette of Selimiye can be taken is a place called Kıyık Hill. From the Hilly Hotel junction towards Bel. Koop, when you stop about 200 metres ahead, Selimiye Mosque welcomes the photographers with its magnificent structure. The most beautiful shots from this point are the ones taken in the evening. The hours when the lights of Selimiye are lit up also offer photographers insatiable images.

One of the best photographs describing the power and influence of Islamic architecture is this photograph, which shows the moment of prayer in Selimiye Mosque from a bird's eye view. There is a road that enters from the outer dome of Selimiye and from here there is an entrance to the inner pulley of the dome, which we call the catwalk. This very narrow and dangerous shot is the dream of every photographer. Only those who can get special permission from the Diyanet or the mufti's office can take this shot.

Perhaps the most mystical view of the world welcomes those entering Edirne from Kapıkule. This is the highly effective view formed by a total of 8 minarets of Selimiye and Üç Şerefeli Mosques stacked on top of each other. Before entering Gazimihal Bridge, it is possible to take photographs of this view from the promenade extending to the left towards Sultan Bayezid II Complex. The spectacular view where the full moon rises between these multiple minarets on certain days of the year is most preferred.

There is only one point to photograph two very important historical monuments of Edirne without mixing with any other building. Muradiye Mosque and Selimiye Mosque are reflected in the frame in this way from the roadside leading to the Commodity Exchange just below the old Toki buildings. It is possible to take insatiable photographs in the evening and at the moments when the lights are on

It is possible to fit two distinguished monuments of Edirne belonging to different religions into a single frame. When you climb over the embankment between the Friday Bazaar and the Tunca River, you get such an angle where the domes of the Synagogue and Selimiye are together. In order to take this photograph, a narrow angle lens of 135 mm and above is required.

For this image, which will be the lot of very few photographers, it is necessary to climb to the roof of one of the apartment blocks on the eastern side of the church. Finding the right angle and the right time is quite difficult and requires a serious preliminary research. Finding the right apartment building and getting permission to climb on its roof is another difficult part of the job.

Although the Evros Bridge gives beautiful photographs in every state, the photograph taken in the first hours of the evening is the most insatiable. As soon as you pass to the Karaağaç side of the Evros Bridge, such a photo can be taken from the terrace on the lower right and Emirgan Tea Garden with evening lighting and night blue tones.

The ruins of Edirne Palace are one of the most important historical values of the Ottoman Empire. The foundation of this palace was laid by the Tunca River in 1450 during the reign of Murat II and was completed and started to be used by his son Fatih Sultan Mehmet. During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent and other sultans, the palace was constantly repaired and new buildings were added. In 1829, during the Russian invasion in 1829, it was badly damaged by burning. One of the very few parts of this palace that has survived to the present day is the Bab-ı Sade Gate. This frame, behind which the main building of the palace, Cihannüma Pavilion, is also visible, is one of the important angles that attract the attention of photographers.

Since Ara Güler's world-famous photograph "Allah and Woman" was taken under the calligraphy of this mosque, many photographers inspired by this photograph, when they come to Edirne, take their breath in the Old Mosque, the first large Sultan Mosque of Edirne. As soon as you enter the stone gate of the mosque, on the right and left walls of the last congregation place, there is the inscription of Allah (cc) in large letters and on the left side of the Prophet Muhammad (saas). There are also large calligraphic inscriptions on the walls of the interior. These writings add an extraordinary mystical flavour to the photographs.

The approximately 4-kilometre road connecting Edirne to Karaağaç is considered to be one of the most romantic roads of our country. This nostalgic road, adorned with centuries-old willow trees and cobblestones on the right and left, offers beautiful views to photographers in all seasons, especially in winter, the view under the snow offers a unique framing opportunity for photographers. Especially photographers living in Edirne take their breath in this unique view of Karaağaç Road when it snows.

One of the most photographed places in Edirne is the historical railway station building by Mimar Kemalettin in Karaağaç. The unique architecture of this building, which is one of the most distinguished examples of the national architectural movement, and the nostalgic train right next to it are flocked by local and foreign photographers. The Lausanne Monument, built in 1998 in the immediate vicinity of this building, which is now used as the Faculty of Fine Arts building, is also a visual beauty that attracts attention.

After the Jews who took refuge in the Ottoman Empire completely burned down all the synagogues in the great fire in 1905, it was built by the edict of Sultan Abdülhamit II and put into service in 1907. This building, which was left to its own fate for many years, was demolished due to neglect in the 1990s and became one of the most remarkable touristic places after it was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations. This important work attracts the attention of photographers due to the aesthetic elements in its architecture and the colourful structure of its interior. Photographers mostly photograph the façade, the ceiling structure and other architectural details of this building. The rituals and concerts held in this building from time to time are also among the events that photographers are interested in.

Two Bulgarian churches in Edirne, one in Kıyık neighbourhood and the other in Kirişhane, are among the places that attract the attention of tourists and photographers. The most important of these is Sveti Georgi Church, which was built in the 19th century in Kıyık neighbourhood where citizens of Bulgarian origin lived densely and is popularly called the Bulgarian Church. Church. Masses are held in this church every Sunday and on important days of Christianity. These ritual moments are among the most favourite subjects of photographers.

Edirne has 3 important covered bazaars that have survived to the present day. All three of them are in the centre of the city. The most important of these is the Alipaşa Bazaar built by Semiz Ali Pasha of Herzegovina, one of the grand viziers of Suleiman the Magnificent, between 1561-1569 by Mimar Sinan. The other two are Selimiye Arastası and Bedesten bazaars. These three bazaars are closed areas where photographers visit and shoot. Especially Alipaşa Bazaar is among the most photographed artefacts. With its 300-metre long structure, it is one of the important places preferred by photographers for shooting as it gives an important sense of depth. With 130 shops and 6 gates, this historical bazaar attracts local and foreign photographers with its crowded customers at all hours of the day, friendly shopkeepers, colourful atmosphere and the graphic and rhythmic effect of its red and white arches.

Sultan Bayezid II Complex, located in Yeni İmaret neighbourhood by the Tunca River, is one of the most remarkable buildings of Edirne. The rear facade of the Darüşşifa, the most important part of this complex, facing towards the river is the most beautiful photograph. The large dome built on the hexagonal interior and the symmetrical structure formed by the small domes surrounding it create an aesthetic and effective visuality. Especially the shots taken in the evening hours give a mystical and effective atmosphere to this important architectural wonder.

Karaağaç is one of the touristic neighbourhoods of Edirne, which has become a star in recent years. Karaağaç neighbourhood, where an elite class, especially consulates, lived in the past due to the fact that the train station was located in this neighbourhood, attracts attention with its houses and mansions that carry the past to the present day. Although most of them have been restored and turned into cafes, some of them continue to resist time with their authentic and nostalgic structures. These houses, which attract attention with their architectural features, are among the places that photographers are most interested in.

Edine's fields stretching as far as the eye can see turn yellow in summer. Because sunflower is one of the most cultivated crops of Thracian farmers. These endless yellow flavours are among the most popular subjects for photographers.

Lavender fields, whose cultivation areas have increased rapidly in recent years, have become very popular in Edirne and its immediate surroundings. When the lavender produced in the centre and nearby villages turns into purple flowers, it turns into a shooting plateau for photographers. "Lavender Days" events organised in this context attract many photographers.

Kakava Festival is one of the most important events celebrated with great festivity every year by Roma citizens in Edirne. This festival starts with the lighting of a large Kakava fire and various entertainments in Sarayiçi, Edirne in the evening hours of 5 May and ends with various rituals on the banks of Tunca on the morning of 6 May. Both the visual impact of the fire and the dances of the Romani citizens in their colourful costumes attract a record number of photographers to the event.

Kırkpınar Oil Wrestling, which has been held for more than 660 years, is one of the most photographed traditional sports in the world. Edirne is flooded with both wrestling lovers and photographers on the dates of this event. The demand for photography is so high that artists have to apply to the municipality days in advance and get accredited. Dozens of photographers lined up with their powerful tele lenses at the edge of the field are in the excitement of capturing the most beautiful frame.