@article{2019,title={A CAPITAL IN THE BALKANS FROM PAST TO PRESENT: LIFE IN EDIRNE AND EDIRNE},abstractNode={It is known that Edirne was founded by the Thracians who migrated from Central Asia in the early ages and settled there. Afterwards, the city was reconstructed as if it had been rebuilt by Hadrian, one of the Roman Emperors during the reign of Alexander the Great, and was named as Hadrianopolis. Some time under Bulgarian rule and remained under Byzantine rule until it was conquered by Lala Shahin Pasha in 1361 during the reign of Murat I. The city, which was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for 92 years until the conquest of Istanbul in 1453, remained a province with the name of “Pasha Sanjak’’ depends on Grand Seignior Rumeli in the later years. Known as the university city of the Empire, it became the fifth largest city in Europe in the XII century. Edirne has been a city of intense cultural events throughout history. Architectural innovations came from the structures of this city; The best examples of calligraphy and decorative arts are given here, many madrasas witnessed intense discussions, and the first applications in the history of medicine began here. Edirne which has been the second city of the empire, found its identity during the Ottoman period and has been the city where our cultural heritage has been felt most intensively throughout history. The period of Sultan Murat II was one of the most productive years for the development of Edirne. During this period, the city developed rapidly. During the period between 1424 and 1439, Edirne was visited by many foreign ambassadors, delegations and monarchs. During this period, many works such as baths, mosques, madrasas, bridges and imaret were built. Also during this period, Edirne, became the scene of the Prince's weddings (the ruler's children prince Mehmet and prince Alaaddin grand circumcision ceremonies were held). Also, the construction of a second palace along the Tunca River began in this period. Murat II considered Edirne as a military base and led many expeditions from Edirne. Although the center of the government moved there after the conquest of Istanbul, Edirne continued to be considered as the capital of the Ottoman Empire and maintained its importance for a while. As a matter of fact, Mehmet II did not desist Edirne after the conquest of Istanbul and came here often. The palace built by his father in Edirne Palace was further expanded and turned into a very beautiful sight. In that period, Hacı Alemüddin Madrasa, Zagnos Pasha and Ayşekadın Mosques were built.},author={Sabri Can SANNAV},year={2019},journal={Journal of Turkish Studies}}