Uzunköprü
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Uzunköprü is a town in Eastern Thrace, the European part of Turkey. Its name means "long bridge", the 1.3 km span built in the 15th century. In 2012 the town population was 19,230, with another 42,255 across the rural district. The route from Istanbul to Edirne and the west crosses a series of river valleys that are not deep, but wide and impassable when the rivers are in spate. Wooden bridges never lasted long, and there is a work-around route north through the hills, but Sultan Murad II (ruling 1421–1451) had a series of stone bridges and causeways built. The most impressive is here, across the Ergene: it took two attempts and 20 years to complete, and a service town grew up for the workers on the Long Bridge, the uzun köprü.
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The town and its approach highways have a 4G signal from all Turkish carriers. As of Feb 2021, 5G has not reached this area.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThere are five buses a day from Istanbul, operated by Metro and İstanbul Seyahat and taking 6 hours, for a fare of 100-120TL. From IST airport take the bus to Lüleburgaz to pick up a local bus. Dolmuses ply from Edirne, Keşan, Çorlu, Lüleburgaz and Babaeski. The 41.2726.6831 bus station is in the main plaza at the start of the bridge. Highway D550 / E87 runs from Edirne south through Uzunköprü to Keşan and down the Gallipoli peninsula. The river Meriç forms the border with Greece and lies only 6 km west, but there is no crossing. Enter Turkey either via Ipsala to the south or via Edirne north. A regional train runs daily from Istanbul Halkali, taking 5 hours via Çerkezköy, Çorlu and Lüleburgaz. Halkali is 15 km west of Istanbul city centre but linked by the frequent Marmaray suburban train. For timetables and tickets see TCDD....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
The town sprawls but the sights of interest are in a small walkable area. The town and its approach highways have a 4G signal from all Turkish carriers. As of Feb 2021, 5G has not reached this area.
Where to Stay
The town and its approach highways have a 4G signal from all Turkish carriers. As of Feb 2021, 5G has not reached this area.
Money & Budget
The town and its approach highways have a 4G signal from all Turkish carriers. As of Feb 2021, 5G has not reached this area.