Muratlı Plain
Known for its extensive farmland, the Muratlı Plain is a fertile area where sunflowers and wheat are grown.
View on map4 places to visit in the Muratlı district of Tekirdağ: Muratlı Plain, Muratlı Railway Station and Muratlı İnanlı Picnic Area. Plan your trip to Muratlı with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Muratlı is a district of Tekirdağ province, 23 km from the provincial centre. It covers 388 km², has a population of 30,410 and an average elevation of 82 metres above sea level.
Muratlı was previously the centre of a nahiye (subdistrict) attached to Çorlu district. On 13 January 1941 it gained municipal status and became a town (belde). Muratlı became a district on 27 June 1957.
In 1934–1935, migrant housing was built in Muratlı for Turks who had emigrated from Bulgaria. Atatürk visited Muratlı on 3 June 1936 and drank coffee in a family’s home. Muratlı became a district by law on 27 June 1957.
Muratlı became a district by Law No. 9644 on 27 June 1957. In 1934–1935, migrant housing was built in the centre of Muratlı for Turks who had emigrated from Bulgaria.
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Known for its extensive farmland, the Muratlı Plain is a fertile area where sunflowers and wheat are grown.
View on mapA railway station built in the Ottoman period. Its historic structure reflects the region's railway heritage.
View on mapThe 37,000 m² picnic area has a restaurant, toilets, an amphitheatre, a walking path, barbecue areas and children's play equipment.
View on mapA three-room house built of adobe, where Atatürk stayed on 3 June 1936. Local ethnographic materials are on display.
View on mapWhile you are in Muratlı, you can also see the highlights of Tekirdağ province. These places are in other districts; Muratlı is about 40 km from the provincial centre.
Tekirdağ köftesi is also served in its traditional form in Muratlı. This dish, which has an important place at local tables, is prepared using traditional recipes.
Prepared by frying thin slices of fresh veal liver. Made with recipes passed down from generation to generation, this dish is an important part of the region's culinary culture. Its preparation with seasonal ingredients means it offers a different flavour in every season.
Muratlı is a district with a strong farming culture, thanks to its fertile plain. This tradition is passed down from generation to generation as an important element of the local community's cultural identity.
Muratlı's economy is based on farming. Sunflowers and wheat are the main crops.
Muratlı is 40 km from Tekirdağ city centre. There is a rail connection.
The top 4 places in Muratlı are: Muratlı Plain, Muratlı Railway Station, Muratlı İnanlı Picnic Area and Muratlı Atatürk House.
Tekirdağ Köftesi and Trakya Ciğeri are the standout dishes on Muratlı's tables.
Muratlı is known for its sunflowers and its farming culture. Sunflower farming is widespread in Muratlı.
Muratlı is 40 km from Tekirdağ city centre. There is a rail connection.
Suggested visit length: half a day. Best time to visit: spring and autumn.