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TEKIRDAG
On
the opposite, northern shore of the Sea of Marmara,
Tekirdag is an important commercial harbor. From both
sides of this modern city of lovely promenades stretch
beautiful sandy beaches. A happy mixture of sunflower
fields and vineyards cover the surrounding area. The
most important architectural monument is the Sinan-designed
Rustem Pasa Mosque, built by Suleyman the
Magnificent's Grand Vizier in 1554. The Archaeology
and Ethnography Museum displays an extensive
collection of artifacts from the area. The Rakoczy
Museum occupies the house where the Hungarian prince,
Rakoczy Ferench 11 (1676-1735), who fought for his
people's liberation, lived out the last years of his
life. The Namik Kemal Memorial (1840-1888) honors the
birthplace of the Turkish National Poet. Sixty
kilometers west of Tekirdag, the holiday center of
Sarkoy and Murefte is a renowned wine tasting region;
beautiful vineyards cover the entire area, and the
city hosts a wine festival every year.
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