Travel guide

Kırklareli

Kırklareli is a Thracian province of vineyards, forests and the Black Sea. Its old quarter, the Dupnisa cave and the long beaches around İğneada make it a quiet alternative to the crowded Aegean and Mediterranean.

Marmara 379,595 8 Districts on the coast

Photo: User:Darwinek · CC BY-SA 3.0

Why visit

Kırklareli

KıyıköyİğneadaTümülüslerKadı CamiiPaşa ÇeşmeKapan CamiiBeyazıt CamiiHızırbey Camii

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Kıyıköy Read more

İğneada Read more

Tümülüsler Read more

Kadı Camii Read more

Paşa Çeşme Read more

Kapan Camii Read more

Beyazıt Camii Read more

Hızırbey Camii Read more

Local flavours

Hardaliye · local specialtyKırklareli Köftesi · local specialtyKaçamak · local specialtyPırasa Böreği · local specialtyBoş Mantı · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

HardaliyeKırklareli Peyniri

Culture and living heritage

Kırklareli Askere Uğurlama GeleneğiKırklareli Evlenme Gelenekleri / Nişan Ve Düğün TöreniKırklareli Evlenme Gelenekleri (tanışma, Kız İsteme, Söz Kesme)Kırklareli Bilmeceleri

Outdoor activities

Kamp Ve KaravanDoğa Yürüyüşü (trekking)Doğa Fotoğrafçılığı (foto Safari)Sportif Olta BalıkçılığıYaban Hayatı (fauna) GözlemciliğiAvcılıkBitki (flora) GözlemciliğiKuş Gözlemciliği

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Kırklareli Evlenme Gelenekleri / Nişan Ve Düğün TöreniKırklareli Evlenme Gelenekleri (tanışma, Kız İsteme, Söz Kesme)Kırklareli Sünnet GeleneğiYöresel Mutfak KültürüTürkülerKırklareli Doğum Gelenekleri

6 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Trulya 1881 Kıyıköy Resort Hotel Pera Hotel Lüleburgaz Dessera Bağ Evi

70 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 12 records.

İğneada Resort OtelKırklareli Akkuş Kaya OtelCafe 288 Restaurant (özel Tesis)İğneada Parlak Resort OtelRoyal Bilgiç HotelHotel Grand Yaman Palace

Districts and neighbourhoods

Babaeski46,355 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

1,376 Streets

Demirköy9,364 Population · 5 Neighbourhoods

205 Streets

Kofçaz2,291 Population · 2 Neighbourhoods

86 Streets

Lüleburgaz157,136 Population · 33 Neighbourhoods

2,195 Streets

Merkez114,710 Population · 25 Neighbourhoods

2,226 Streets

Pehlivanköy3,276 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

180 Streets

Pınarhisar17,694 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

466 Streets

Vize28,769 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

794 Streets

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0288 280 18 00

iktm39@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies139
Hospitals20
Police18
Taxi28

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.