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Area: 6.313 km² , Population: 623.591
GENERAL INFORMATION
The province of Tekirdağ is located at the northern shores of the Marmara Sea and is a major port of commerce. The sandy beaches lie at the both side of the province. The joyful mixture of sunflowers and the vineyards covers the entire medium.
The major architectural creation of the province is the Rüstem Paşa Mosque, which is a creation of Architect Sinan and was constructed by the Grand Vizier of Süleyman the Magnificent in 1554.
An extensive collection is exhibited in the Archeology and Ethnography Museum. The Rakoczy Museum is the house in which the Hungarian Prince II. Rakoczy Ferench whom had fought for the freedom of his nation had lived his last years. The Namık Kemal Monument (1840 - 1888) adorns the birth place of the poet.
The Şarköy and Mürefte holiday centers are famous with their delicious wines and they are located 60 km. west of the Tekirdağ province. This locality is covered with beautiful vineyards and also hosts an annual traditional wine festival.
HOW TO GET
Highway: The international transit E - 84 and D - 100 Highways pass inside the borders of the province. The province had connections with major cities as Istanbul, Ankara and İzmir.
Railway: The railway lines leading to Europe pass inside the borders of the province. The electric train journeys are executed between the Çerkezköy District of the Province and Istanbul.
Naval Transportation: It is possible to reach to the Marmara and Avşa Islands by sea and also there are Ro Ro journeys between the Akport Port and the Italian port of Trieste, two days a week. All the necessary services are given at the Martaş Port located in the Marmara Ereğlisi District located 39 km. away from the province.
Air Transportation: The airport is located at the Çorlu district and charter flights are arranged to the Russia and Independent States Community. The airport has the international statute. The airport is located 37 km. away from the city center and the transportation is possible via the minibuses of Çorlu district.
DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT
- Visiting the Tekirdağ and Rakoczy Museums and Namık Kemal House,
- Visiting and swimming at Şarköy and Kumbağ districts,
- Eating Tekirdağ meat balls,
- Buying Şarköy wine, Tekirdağ rakı,
- Buying Karacakılavuz hand crafted textile products.
RUSTEM PASA MOSQUE
Rüstem Paşa Mosque The mosque is located in the city center in the Ertuğrul Quarter on the Architect Sinan Avenue. The mosque was constructed in 1553 by Grand Vizier Damat Rüstem Paşa. The mosque is a creation of Architect Sinan. The mosque was restored in 1841 by Abdülmecit and a 5 pillar marble şadırvan (water tank with a fountain) had been constructed as an addition. The entrance gate is from ivory inlay work. The bathhouse and the theological school located to the east of the mosque lay in ruins. The library of the mosque had been restored in 1991. The 6 domed bedesten located to the west of the structure is still in use.
KUMBAG
Kumbağ Kumbağ is one of the major recreation and resting center of the province. There are numerous touristic installations, pensions and public beaches in the district. The recreation area located in the Forest area attracts both local and foreign tourists.
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