Things to Do in Süleymanpaşa: 12 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Süleymanpaşa

• 6 Historic
• 2 Ancient City
• 2 Religious
• 1 Nature
• 1 Beach

While you are in Süleymanpaşa, you can also see the highlights of Tekirdağ province. These places are in other districts.

• Rakoçi Museum — A house operating as a museum since 1982, in a reconstruction of the house where Francis II Rákóczi lived in exile between 1720 and 1735; it has been donated to the Hungarian state.
• Şarköy Seafront — A fishing and holiday town on the Marmara coast, at the foot of Mount Işıklar.
• Mürefte — A winegrowing and wine town in the Şarköy district, 90 km from the centre of Tekirdağ; it is surrounded by vineyards on the slopes of Mount Işıklar.
• Mount Işıklar (Ganos) — A mountain range 945 metres high, within the boundaries of Şarköy, stretching along the Marmara coast; it is the highest point of the Tekir Mountains.
• Bisanthe (Barbaros) — The ancient city founded around 550 BC by Samian colonists is thought, according to research, to lie at the present-day town of Barbaros.

Practical Information for Visiting Süleymanpaşa

Suggested time

1–2 days

Best time to visit

Spring and autumn

Places to visit

12 places

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  Tekirdağ Köftesi

  Made with minced meat, bread and spices and served grilled. This geographically indicated delicacy is one of Türkiye's best-known types of köfte.

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  Tekirdağ Rakısı (anise spirit)

  With its anise aroma and clarity, Tekirdağ rakı is Türkiye's best-known rakı brand.

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  Ayçiçeği Yağlı Yemekler (sunflower-oil dishes)

  Dishes cooked in sunflower oil, the basis of Thracian cuisine, appear on Süleymanpaşa's tables.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Süleymanpaşa

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  Namık Kemal Heritage

  Tekirdağ is the birthplace of the Ottoman-era poet and writer Namık Kemal. His literary legacy is an important part of the district's cultural identity.

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  Thracian Viticulture Culture

  Viticulture and winemaking traditions continue around Süleymanpaşa. Thracian wines are regarded as among the finest in Türkiye.

Local Products

• Tekirdağ Köftesi — Tekirdağ köftesi is a geographically indicated product.
• Tekirdağ Rakısı — Tekirdağ rakı is Türkiye's best-known rakı brand.

Economy

Süleymanpaşa is the central district of Tekirdağ. Trade, the service sector, farming and industry are the main economic activities. Namık Kemal University contributes to the economy.

How to Get to Süleymanpaşa

Süleymanpaşa is 135 km from Istanbul. The D-100 highway passes through the district. It is 160 km from Istanbul Airport.

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Other Districts of Tekirdağ

• Çerkezköy 4 places Çerkezköy Organized Industrial Zone, Çerkezköy Parks and Ergene Basin
• Çorlu 6 places Çorlu Castle, Çorlu Atatürk House and Çorlu Deresi Park
• Ergene 5 places Ergene River Bank, Ergene Plain and Misinli Castle
• Hayrabolu 7 places Hayrabolu Plain, Hayrabolu Castle and Çelebi Sultan Mehmet Mosque
• Kapaklı 3 places Kapaklı Parks, Kapaklı Central Mosque and Kazak Lake Picnic Area
• Malkara 8 places Malkara Castle, Malkara Plain and Ömer Bey Tomb
• Marmaraereğlisi 5 places Marmaraereğlisi Coast, Ancient Perinthos Ruins and Marmaraereğlisi Lighthouse
• Muratlı 4 places Muratlı Plain, Muratlı Railway Station and Muratlı İnanlı Picnic Area
• Saray 6 places Saray Forests, Saray Plain and Kastro (Çamlıköy)
• Şarköy 3 places Şarköy Coast, Uçmakdere Paragliding Site and Şarköy Vineyard Houses