Places to visit
Things to do in Lüleburgaz
8 destinations, each with a description, how long it takes and where it sits on the map.
In short
toroti’s catalogue holds 8 described destinations within Lüleburgaz, Kırklareli. The themes that come up most: Local culture, Faith heritage, History.
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi is spread over a very large area at the entrance to the Lüleburgaz district. Built in 1569-1570 (H.977) for worship, trade and education, the külliye displays the characteristics of a complex with its mosque, arched shops, inn, bath and madrasa. However, having been subjected to various damage, the külliye today appears almost as a group of structures independent from one another.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Camii
The mosque was positioned so as to correspond to the middle of the Sıbyan Mektebi to the south and the bazaar and madrasa to the north. The mosque has three entrances. The main entrance is the one under the central dome on the north side of the mosque. The other two entrances are through two opposite doors near the last congregation area on both sides of the courtyard and through a long corridor. The mosque courtyard is entered through these corridors. At the end of the corridors there is a vertical door with a shallow arch, and above them are two domed rooms.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Zafer Çeşmesi
Lüleburgaz Zafer Çeşmesi was built in 1917 A.D. (1333 A.H.), during the years when World War I was continuing. It was damaged during the Greek occupation between 1920-22 and was restored in accordance with the original in 1962. However, in 1990 it was demolished as a result of a traffic accident when a truck hit it, and it was rebuilt. We learn from newspaper sources that this construction was commissioned by Edirne Governor Hacı Adil Bey.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Kervansarayı
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Caravanserai was built together with the tabhane and imaret to the north of the külliye when it was first constructed. It was demolished in 1935 in order to make way for a road. Today, on the wall adjoining the arasta wall, hearths and wall niches, the monumental gate, and a rectangular structure to the west of the entrance section whose exact function is not understood have survived. In Evliya Çelebi's Seyahatname, he writes the following about the caravanserai.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Çarşı Çeşmesi
In the middle of the square located in the neighborhood formerly known as Cedidi Müslüm Bey Mahallesi, on present-day Turgut Bey Caddesi, it was built in 1667 (H.1078) as a square fountain by the Ottoman sultan IV. Mehmet, and for this reason it is also known as IV. Mehmet (Avcı) Çeşmesi and Orta Çeşme. It is still intact and functioning, and on the facade panel there is the original five-line construction inscription in talik script. It is four-cornered and four-faced, and is a square-shaped square fountain on each side.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Kadi Ali Camii / Gazi Camii
Lüleburgaz Kadı (Gazi) Ali Mosque: It was commissioned by Hacı İlbeği in the years 1360-1363, during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Murat I, in the name of his son Gazi Ali Bey. It is located at the entrance to Lüleburgaz from the direction of Edirne, opposite the Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Bridge. It was built with stones brought from Pınarhisar, with a square plan and a single minaret. It is still open for worship.
45 minutes
Lüleburgaz Sokullu Hamamı
It was built in 1569-1570 together with the Lüleburgaz Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Külliyesi, commissioned by Sokullu Mehmet Paşa to Mimar Koca Sinan. The structure, which was operated for many years by private individuals for purposes other than its intended use, is being restored by the Lüleburgaz Municipality to be used as a city museum. It is a double bath in the type of classical Turkish baths, consisting of women’s and men’s sections.
45 minutes
Çarşı (Orta) Çeşmesi
It was commissioned as a square fountain in 1667 by the Ottoman sultan IV. Mehmet, and for this reason it is also known as 4. Mehmet (Avcı) Çeşmesi and Orta Çeşme.
20 minutes