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21-533: The palace was built in a hunting ground and woods covering 30–35 ha (74–86 acres) land north of the city on the west bank of the Tunca river. Construction of the palace began in 1450 during the reign of Murad II ( r.  1421–1444, 1446–1451 ), but stopped when the sultan died. After some time, work was resumed and it was completed by Mehmed the Conqueror ( r.  1444–1446, 1451–1481 ) in 1475. In

42-464: A canal derived from the resource he had brought to the city of Edirne from nearby Taşlımüsellim village. In order to protect the palace from flooding through the supply water canal,the canal was constructed in the form of a circular arc around the palace, which joined Tunca River near Saraçhane Bridge . The Tunca river and the supply water canal encircled the palace area, and made so a protective wall unnecessary. Further structures that were added include

63-688: A river in Turkey is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Sara%C3%A7hane Bridge The Saraçhane Bridge ( Turkish : Saraçhane Köprüsü ), a.k.a. the Sultan's Bridge , Şahabettin Pashaa–Sultan Mustafa Bridge or Horozlu Köprüsü (Rooster Bridge) is an Ottoman bridge across the Tunca river in Edirne , Turkey. The bridge was built in 1451 ( AH 855) on the direction of Şahabettin Pasha ,

84-410: Is projected that the entire palace building will be restored for use as an International Congress Center. Due to its architecture, Cihannüma Pavilion is the most important part of the palace complex. Built in 1450-1451, it is a seven-storey building with an octagonal room atop. It consisted of "Imperial room", flag room, library and masjid. It was maintained throughout centuries, and an outside staircase

105-571: Is situated just east of the palace complex area. Tundzha The Tundzha ( Bulgarian : Тунджа [ˈtund͡ʒɐ] ; Turkish : Tunca [tund͡ʒa] ; Greek : Τόνζος [ˈtonzos] ) is a river in Bulgaria and Turkey (known in antiquity as the Tonsus ) and the most significant tributary of the Maritsa , emptying into it on Turkish territory near Edirne . The river originates in

126-463: The "Kasr-ı Adalet" (literally: Justice Pavilion) is the only structure as part of the palace complex, which remained intact. In the form of a rectangular tower with a pointed metal roof, it is situated next to the tiny Fatih Bridge over the Tunca river, which was built in 1452 by Mehmed the Conqueror (Turkish: Fatih Sultan Mehmet). Two stone columns still stand in front of the building. The right one, called

147-476: The "Stone of Respect" (Turkish: Seng-i Hürmet), was used to hold the petitions of the people to the sultan, and the left one, named the "Stone of Warning" (Turkish: Seng-i İbret), to display the severed heads of criminals. Northeast to the Kum Pavilion Hammam, a prayer platform is situated, which was built in the second half of the 16th century. Behind the mihrab there is a fountain. Named after Suleiman

168-709: The Magnificent, known in Turkish as "Kanuni", "the Lawmaker", the Kanuni Bridge over the Tunca river connects the palace garden to the city. Built in 1553-1554, it is 60 m (200 ft) long and has four arches. Built in 1671 by Mehmed IV, aka Mehmed the Hunter, the Hunting (Bulbul) Lodge is partly intact. It is in use today after restoration in 2002. The Balkan Wars Memorial Cemetery

189-402: The banks of the river by Bayezid II ( r.  1481–1512 ). Edirne Palace entered, so to speak, a second structuring era with Suleiman the Magnificent and his master architect Mimar Sinan (c. 1489/1490–1588). During this time, the palace was redesigned, its landscape topography was reorganized, and water supply problems were resolved. Mimar Sinan made running water available to the palace by

210-577: The banks of the river include Kalofer, Yambol, and Elhovo . Tundzha Glacier on Livingston Island in the South Shetland Islands , Antarctica is named after Tundzha River. Pictures of Tundzha River in Yambol: Pictures of Tundzha River near Elhovo: This article related to a river in Bulgaria is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . This article related to

231-424: The central parts of Stara Planina north of Kalofer , initially flowing east and then making a sharp turn to the south before Yambol , in which direction it flows until it reaches the Maritsa . The Tundzha's length is about 365 km, of which 328 km is on Bulgarian territory (including border). It has about 50 tributaries, the more important of which are Mochuritsa , Popovska , and Sinapovska . Towns on

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252-464: The city. During this half-century of vacancy, the palace fell into a state of dilapidation. The destruction was abetted by the 1752 earthquake and the 1776 fire in the city. In 1825, some parts of the palace were repaired by Mahmud II ( r.  1808–1839 ). The palace was damaged heavily when the Russian forces occupying Edirne in 1829 used it as a military camp. Between 1868 and 1873, many buildings of

273-491: The excavation works at site, reported that they obtained some photographs of the palace complex taken before its destruction. It is believed that Russian photographer Dmitri Ivanovich Yermakov (1846–1916), who, according to historical records, took part in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 as an army topographist, visited Edirne for intelligence purposes in the 1870s, and photographed the city street by street. Özer stresses

294-490: The following years, the palace was continuously maintained and extended with new buildings around it during the reigns of Suleiman the Magnificent ( r.  1520–1566 ), Ahmed I ( r.  1603–1617 ), Mehmed IV ( r.  1648–1687 ), Ahmed II ( r.  1691–1695 ) and Ahmed III ( r.  1703–1730 ). The palace remained unused from 1718, when Ahmed III relocated his seat to Istanbul , until 1768, when Mustafa III ( r.  1757–1774 ) returned to

315-415: The four sultan wives, the şehzade (princes), the cariye ( odalisque ), the officers and guards, an infirmary and a reception hall. West to the pavllion in front of the reception hall, was situated the "Felicity Gate" ("Bab üs-Sa'ade") or " White Aghas ' Gate" ("Ak Ağalar Kapısı"), was situated. Structuring of the area around the palace took place with cobbling of the Tunca riverbed and building of levees on

336-399: The importance of the palace photos for the rebuilding and restoration works, and believes that more photos exist. The palace complex consisted of 72 different buildings with 117 rooms, 14 mansions, 18 bathhouses, 8 masjids or mosques , 17 gates and 13 cellars. At the time of its glory, around 34,000 people living in the palace area were served by about 6,000 servants. The main building of

357-567: The palace complex underwent restoration by the city governors of the time. Finally, the palace was destroyed to great extent when an ammunition depot close by was intentionally blown up on the order of the Governor of Edirne, in fear of nearing Russian forces during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877–78 . The structural elements of the ruined palace were then plundered to be used elsewhere. Archaeologist Mustafa Özer of Bahçeşehir University , who leads

378-404: The palace was called "Cihannüma Kasrı" (literally: Panoramic Pavilion), aka Taht-ı Hümayun (literally: Imperial Throne), consisting of sultan's room, flag room, library, masjid and other rooms. To the south of the pavilion, three adjacent pavilions were added for Mehmed IV, Mustafa II and Ahmed III. As a continuation to those buildings, there were harem rooms for the valide sultan (queen mother),

399-558: The İmadiye Pavilion by Murad IV ( r.  1623–1640 ) as well as the Procession Pavilion, Iftar Lodge, Hunting ( Bulbul ) Lodge and Gardener's Lodge by Mehmed IV ( r.  1648–1687 ). Particularly in 2001, archaeological works started at the palace's gate, the "Felicity Gate", and at the site of "Reception Hall". Sponsored by the National Palaces Administration, restoration works completed in 2004. It

420-513: Was added by Abdülaziz (r. 1861–1876). Initial archaeological excavations at this site took place in 1956. In 2000, archaeological works were undertaken at Kum Kasrı Hamam ı (literally: Sand Pavilion Bathhouse) and around, which revealed the existence of a water supply system. Built by Mehmed the Conqueror, the simple bathhouse has three bath sections as the "sıcaklık" ( caldarium ), "ılıklık" ( tepidarium ) and "soğukluk" ( frigidarium ) under three small domes with an iwan at one end. The bathhouse

441-410: Was connected to the palace with a walkway. South to the main courtyard, "Matbah-ı Amire" (literally: Imperial kitchen) was situated. It is a long-stretched rectangular-plan building under eight domes. The building's north facade disappeared to a large extent. The building is restored today.</tan1"/> Erected in 1561 by Suleiman the Magnificent, who is also known in Turkey as Suleiman the Lawmaker,

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