Former Outer Districts, Neighborhoods of Edirne Proper, and Historical Architectural

Abstract

The goal of this chapter is the investigation of old neighborhoods (mahalle), streets, and houses of old outer districts (bölge) of the inner Edirne region. One of the goals of this study then is to expose the growth and development of the inner districts of the Edirne region without overlooking the existing values. In this context, original establishments (mosques, baths, fountains, soup kitchens, etc) and the settlement layout (streets and neighborhoods) have been fixed on the existing maps of the district. The first and second groups of Edirne neighborhoods were investigated in terms of their history, neighbor relations, and historical house type. The new neighborhoods of Edirne that make up the third group are continuing to expand from the eastern portions of the city towards the Edirne plateau. Original establishments such as mosques, baths, fountains, soup kitchens, etc. and the settlement layout (streets and neighborhoods) have been drawn on the existing maps of districts. The plans of some historical residences were drawn with various dimensions and these structures and the historical streets on which they stand were all photographed. Housing types selected from different neighborhoods were analyzed.