Erasmus in Tekirdag City

Tekirdağ, located in the Marmara region in the far northwest of Turkey, overlooks the Sea of Marmara and is located on its northern coast, 135 km west of Istanbul.

Tekirdag is an ideal tourist destination for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of big cities such as Istanbul, and is only two hours away by highway.

The Turkish city of Tekirdag is also a popular destination for nature and paragliding enthusiasts, as well as the archeology of various civilizations. The city is described as a "diamond area" of Marmara in Turkey, because of its long coastline, cultural heritage and natural beauty, especially areas meeting the sea with mountains.

The foothills of uçmakdere in Tekirdag are a popular destination for paragliders. The region enjoys breathtaking views of the blue of the sea and the greenery of nature. It is also famous for hosting camping activities within nature.

On the agricultural front, Tekirdag is home to Turkey's largest sunflower and wheat reserves and contributes to the country's economy through its cherry and grape fields. Among the most prominent local and traditional cuisine is the sweetness of cheese, and the "kofte", which is famous for other regions of Turkey.

One of the most beautiful areas we recommend to visit in Tekirdag.

1- Uçmakdere
This area is considered the most beautiful areas on the coast of the Sea of Marmara and the most famous places where he practice skydiving. The area is located in Uçmakdere village district. The region is also an excellent environment for growing the finest grapes in Turkey.

2- Tekirdağ Museum of Archeology and Ethnography
In 1967 the ferry was a small lounge until the Ministry of Culture devoted the "Vali Palace" to be exhibited in 1976.
The museum consists of four galleries with remains and relics dating back to 4500 BC, as well as the remains of architectural pieces dating back to the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine, as you can see folklore exhibits of the Ottoman era.

3- Rakoczi Museum
It was the home of the Hungarian prince Frenc Rakoczi, who lived there between 1676 and 1735 in Tekirdag after he sought refuge in the Ottoman Empire after failing to fight the Austrians. In 1932, the Hungarian government turned it into a museum displaying some of its own belongings and some historical documents and manuscripts proving the strength of Turkish-Hungarian relations.

4 - Tekirdağ sehitler Abidesi

Established by the municipality of Tekirdag in 1949 in memory of the Turkish soldiers who were martyred during the conquest of the city. The cemetery receives great attention by visitors annually, and is accessed by a staircase in the middle of the Turkish flag made of stones and two inscriptions bearing the names of martyrs and the names of their cities.

5 - Hora Lighthouse

The Hora Lighthouse is located at the entrance to the village of Hoşköy of the sarköy district, 20 km away. Created by order of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Majid in 1861 for the French at a height of 20 meters, this lighthouse is characterized by the fact that it was built of iron without welding, but was fixed to each other by iron screws. It also features 360 ° rotation.

6 - sarköy
Located southwest of Tekirdag city on the coast of the Sea of Marmara, the city's longest coastline is 60 km long.In 2006, the beach was awarded the Blue Flag certificate, an international certificate awarded to environmentally safe beaches by the Environmental Education Foundation, based in England.
It is also an important point for fans of sailing, especially in the summer months.

7 - Çamlıköy Kastro Plajı
Located in Saray district, Saray is the most beautiful natural beach in the state of Tekirda 2.5 km long, located near the confluence of the Bahçeköy River in the Black Sea and among the lush forests.

In 1988 it was declared a natural tourist area, which is why there are no hotels around it, but you can erect a tent for recreation and enjoy these charming views.

8- The House of the Great Poet Namık Kemal

Namik Kemal is a famous Turkish poet and writer known as the "poet of the country", born in the city of Tekirdag in 1840, and in memory of him a three-storey house was named in 1993 and opened to visitors in 1994.

Built in the style of the old houses in Tekirdag, this house contains the objects and tools that Kemal used in his house, as well as his writings and effects he wrote in his life.

Climate of Tekirdag:
The climate of Tekirdag city is characterized by the length of the winters and summers.The summers are hot with relatively high humidity. In winter the weather is cold with continuous rainfall and snow that may last for a short time.

Education and culture in Tekirdag:
In the city of Tekirdag, Namik Kemal University has its main specialization in Agriculture, Engineering and Health Technician Institute. It is currently developing to include a number of colleges and specializations, such as literature, medicine, law and sports institutes.It has a lot of research and student projects, and it also opens its doors to European university students and concludes student exchange agreements.