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historic stone bridge across the river Meriç, with some restaurants (also with outdoor seating and river view) on both sides
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Tunca köprüsü
a historic stone bridge across the river Tunca
The great fire of 1905 destroyed its predecessor, so this synagogue was opened in 1909 to serve the large Jewish population. They were mostly Sephardic, descended from those expelled from Spain in 1492 who fled to Ottoman territory. The synagogue is in Moorish Revival style and modeled on the Leopoldstädter Tempel in Vienna. It was abandoned in 1983 and fell derelict as its community left for Israel and elsewhere. It was restored and re-opened in 2015 with a service, but isn't routinely used for worship. There's a small museum within.
Св. св. Константин и Елена
Bulgarian Orthodox church built in 1869.
Rüstempaşa Kervansaray
historic caravansaray with a magnificent courtyard, now a café and hotel
Eski Cami
This was built in the 15th century, so it's the oldest and smallest of the city's three imperial mosques. It's a low building with nine domes and two minarets, with striking calligraphy within.
Burmalı (Serpent) Mosque
Mosque built 1438-1447, its name refers to the three balconies or galleries on its tallest minaret. The other three minarets are all of different designs. The mosque interior has a colourfully decorated central dome, surrounded by smaller domes in different colour patterns, supported by stately columns.