Osman Güneren

The 40-month restoration process has begun in the 446-year-old Selimiye Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Mimar Sinan, the chief Ottoman architect, in the northwestern province of Edirne, the provincial directorate for foundations has announced.

"The illuminated minarets [of the mosque] will be seen by the Greek side," Osman Güneren told İhlas News Agency on Nov. 30.

A historical Ottoman mosque on the banks of the Tunca River in the northwestern province of Edirne will be restored in an unusual way: Lifting it 3 meters from the ground to prevent it from being affected by floods.

The historic synagogue in Turkey's northwestern city of Edirne hosted a concert featuring pieces from Jewish composers on Oct. 18.

Turkey's Jewish community leader Silviyo Ovedya addressed the audience before the concert, saying they had come to Edirne in honor of the European Day of Jewish Culture, which is usually marked in Istanbul. 

Turkey?s Jewish Community welcomed 700 people on June 21 for a fast-breaking iftar meal in the northwestern province of Edirne, expressing appreciation for the recent restoration of the historical Edirne Synagogue by the Directorate General of Foundations.