Kirklareli is a province of
Turkey on the border with Bulgaria
in Thrace, on the west side of
the Yildiz (Istranca) Mountains. Its written history goes back to Bronze Age and
the province has witnessed many invasions throughout this long past. Kirklareli
is a province of natural beauty, adorned with forests and plateaus. Derekoy,
Kofcaz, Demirkoy and Vize are the most densely forested areas of the province.
The land is suitable for hunting and fishing, in its forests and rivers. The Istranca Mountains offer opportunities also for camping and picnicking in a sea
of forest.
The sightseeing spots in Kirklareli are numerous. It is architecturally rich,
especially with fine monuments from Ottoman times. Cedit Ali Pasha
Mosque,
Hizirbey Mosque, Kadi Mosque, Sokollu Mehmet Pasha
Mosque and Beyazit
Mosque, are
several, in which you can observe different features of Turkish architecture.
There is also a Turkish bath in the city
from 1683.
For those who would like to make use of sandy beaches and clear waters, Igneada,
Kiyikoy and Kastros are good, and have accommodation facilities.
In those places you can taste typical Turkish kitchen
based on sea food.
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