Edirne, the “diamond that has not been shaped”
By Jumana Al Tamimi, Associate Editor
Published: 13:29 August 4, 2012
Gulf News
Dubai: Most tourists seek sun and sand but in the western Turkish city of Edirne they come to see a mosque and wrestling.
Edirne, which was for nearly 100 years the capital of the Ottoman Empire, prides itself of its monuments and rich history – two aspects the city’s mayor is leveraging to market Edirne to the world.
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