Edirne
Edirne is a historic city in Turkey.
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History
The first settlements near Edirne were made by the kingdom of Odrysia. This may have been the site of Odrysa, the first capital of that kingdom.
The city was resettled by the Greeks as Orestias. Hadrian grew the town into a city and renamed it Hadrianopolis, but over time this became Adrianople. It was the site of the Battle of Adrianople in 324, fought between Constantine I and Licinius. It was also the site of the Battle of Adrianople in 378, against the Goths.
The city was briefly conquered by Krum.
There was another Battle of Adrianople in 1205, fought between Kaloyan and the crusaders who had just sacked and seized control over Constantinople.
The Ottomans captured the city around 1369, renamed it to Edirne, and established it as the new capital city. It remained as such until the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
Bulgaria seized the city through the First Balkan War, although it was recaptured in the Second.
Government
Municipal elections are held simultaneously across Turkey every five years. The province of Edirne is comprised of 9 districts, each electing their own mayor.
The provincial government is led by a governor appointed by the president.