Destination
Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid)
The Palace, whose construction was begun by Sultan Murad II on an area of 3 million square meters to the west of the Tunca, was completed after Murad II's death in 1451 by his son Fatih Sultan Mehmed, who had it built by Architect Şahabeddin, and it served as a typical Ottoman palace for 425 years. Of Edirne Palace, only the ruins of a few units in the palace have survived to the present day, and restoration work is ongoing.
Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid) and 6 places around it
Free · no sign-up needed
Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
The Palace, whose construction was begun by Sultan Murad II on an area of 3 million square meters to the west of the Tunca, was completed after the death of Murad II in 1451 by his son Fatih Sultan Mehmed, who had it built by Mimar Şahabeddin, and it served as a typical Ottoman palace for 425 years. From Edirne Sarayı, only the ruins of a few units within the palace have survived to the present day, and restoration work is ongoing.
According to Wikipedia
Located in the Sarayiçi area of Yeniimaret in central Edirne, this former Ottoman palace began to be built on both banks of the Tunca River in the 15th century and took on its main character during the reign of Mehmed II. Classified as a built structure and an archaeological site, it reflects Ottoman architecture; only a small part of the palace buildings survives today, and reconstruction work is ongoing.
Source: Edirne Palace, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words. · Source: Edirne Sarayı, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
At a glance
- Type
- built structure, archaeological site
- Built / founded
- 15th century
- Commissioned by
- Ottoman Empire
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid) sits within Edirne merkez, Edirne. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Edirne, 55 of them in Edirne merkez.
The nearest stop is Edirne Sarayı, 30 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
See Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid) and its surroundings in one plan
- Order your stops on the map and spread them across days
- See driving and visiting time at a glance
- Get places around it suggested automatically
- Free — no sign-up needed to start
Other places nearby
Frequently asked
- What is Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid)?
- The Palace, whose construction was begun by Sultan Murad II on an area of 3 million square meters to the west of the Tunca, was completed after Murad II's death in 1451 by his son Fatih Sultan Mehmed, who had it built by Architect Şahabeddin, and it served as a typical Ottoman palace for 425 years. Of Edirne Palace, only the ruins of a few units in the palace have survived to the present day, and restoration work is ongoing.
- Where is Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid)?
- Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid) is in Edirne merkez, Edirne.
- How long does it take to visit Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid)?
- The suggested visit time for Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid) is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid)?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Edirne Sarayı (Saray-ı Cedid); the closest are Edirne Sarayı, Fatih Köprüsü, Sarayiçi Balkan Şehitliği.