Edirne, the majestic second capital of the Ottoman Empire, is a treasure of Islamic architecture and Turkish history on the country's western border. Dominated by the silhouette of the Selimiye Mosque, the absolute masterpiece of architect Mimar Sinan, the city is a living museum. Its elegant stone bridges cross the Tunca and Meriç rivers, connecting a legacy of imperial mosques, caravanserais and bazaars with the vibrant culture of Turkish Thrace, famous for its cuisine and the ancient Kırkpınar oil wrestling festival.