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Adrianople Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Simeon the Great conquers Adrianople in 914

Simeon the Great conquers Adrianople in 914, Simeon I

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Gothic Prince in Triumphal Procession

Gothic Prince in Triumphal Procession, relief from the Victory Column of Theodosius, destroyed in 1695, after the Battle of Adrianople, 378, Historic

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Folk traditional costume, clothing

Folk traditional costume, clothing, history of costumes, woman from Skodra, man from Adrianople, woman from Salonika, Albania, Greece, 1885

Background imageAdrianople Collection: On field of battle, Adrianople, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service

On field of battle, Adrianople, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
On field of battle, Adrianople, (1912?). Related to Battle of Adrianople, 1912-13, First Balkan War

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Citizens of the Ottoman Empire, 1800s

Citizens of the Ottoman Empire, 1800s
Couple from the Ottoman Empire, man from Adrianople, and a veiled woman of Salonika. Antique hand-colored print

Background imageAdrianople Collection: King Ferd. whispers to Prince Boris, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service

King Ferd. whispers to Prince Boris, (1912?). Creator: Bain News Service
King Ferd. whispers to Prince Boris, (1912?). Shows Ferdinand I, Czar of Bulgaria, and his son Prince Boris, probably near Adrianople during First Balkan War

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Czar Ferdinand going to front, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service

Czar Ferdinand going to front, 1912. Creator: Bain News Service
Czar Ferdinand going to front, 1912. Shows Ferdinand I, Czar of Bulgaria, surrounded by men in uniform near a train, probably during First Balkan War and siege of Adrianople, Nov. 1912-March 1913

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Turkey. Constantinople - The Gate of Charisius

Turkey. Constantinople - The Gate of Charisius
Turkey. Constantinople (today Istanbul). The Gate of Charisius, also known as Edirnekapi or Adrianople Gate. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Fonnstecher

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Turkey. Adrianople (Edirne). The Sultan's Palace

Turkey. Adrianople (Edirne). The Sultan's Palace
Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). The Sultan's Palace at Eski Serai. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Fonnstecher

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). Triumphal gate

Turkey. Adrianople (today Edirne). Triumphal gate
Ottoman Empire. Turkey. Triumphal gate of the ancient town of Adrianople (today Edirne). Turkey. Engraving by Lemaitre, Vormser and Cholet

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho)

Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779907 Foreigners being allowed to leave the besieged city of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School

Background imageAdrianople Collection: With the Red Crescent at Adrianople

With the Red Crescent at Adrianople
1049871 With the Red Crescent at Adrianople, Madame Camara, Chief of the Ambulance, and a Wounded Bulgarian Child (engraving) by English School

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople (colour litho)

Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople (colour litho)
2779906 Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recommencement of the Siege of Adrianople)

Background imageAdrianople Collection: British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving)

British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving)
1050076 British Charitable Work in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Charitable Work in Turkey)

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey (engraving)

Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey (engraving)
1097322 Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russo-Turkish Question, Views in Turkey)

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Entry of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky into Adrianople, 1829. Artist

The Entry of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky into Adrianople, 1829. Artist
The Entry of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch-Zabalkansky into Adrianople, 1829. From a private collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Kidnap of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone

The Kidnap of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone
Miss Ellen Maria Stone

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Sandanski and Panitsa - Macedonian Revolutionaries

Sandanski and Panitsa - Macedonian Revolutionaries. Yane Ivanov Sandanski (1872-1915) (also known as Pirin Tsar (Pirinski Car) - pictured on left)

Background imageAdrianople Collection: SAN STEFANO TREATY MAP. The first publication of the map showing the territorial

SAN STEFANO TREATY MAP. The first publication of the map showing the territorial changes effected by the treaty between Russia and Turkey signed at San Stefano, 3 March 1878

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Edirne, Turkey - Bulgarian Soldiers during the Balkan War

Edirne, Turkey - Bulgarian Soldiers during the Balkan War of 1912/13. Date: circa 1913

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Edirne, Turkey - Hotel Merij (Maritza)

Edirne, Turkey - Hotel Merij (Maritza), under the management of Hajji Osman Aga. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageAdrianople Collection: General panoramic view of Edirne, Turkey

General panoramic view of Edirne, Turkey Date: circa 1910

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Edirne - formerly Adrianople, Turkey

Edirne - formerly Adrianople, Turkey
Edirne - formerly Adrianople - close to the border with Greece and Bulgaria. Site of 16 major battles or sieges from Ancient Greek times up until the 1920s

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Signing of the treaty of Adrianople at the old Palace of Edirne

Signing of the treaty of Adrianople at the old Palace of Edirne, 1834. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c

Taking of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Army of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch crossing the Balkans, c. 1830. Artist: Anonymous

The Army of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch crossing the Balkans, c. 1830. Artist: Anonymous
The Army of Graf Ivan Ivanovich Diebitsch crossing the Balkans, c. 1830. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c

The Siege of the Rutchuk Fortress, c. 1830. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Battle of Aytos on 25 July 1829, c

The Battle of Aytos on 25 July 1829, c. 1830. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828

The Siege of the Shumen Fortress in 1828, c. 1830. Private Collection

Background imageAdrianople Collection: A village in Roumelia, near Adrianople. Artist: JC Bentley

A village in Roumelia, near Adrianople. Artist: JC Bentley
A village in Roumelia, near Adrianople. View of houses near Edirne in Turkey, after a drawing from nature by F Herve

Background imageAdrianople Collection: A Question of Detail, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill

A Question of Detail, 1913. Artist: Leonard Raven-Hill
A Question of Detail, 1913

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Edirne, Turkey - Entrance gate of the Old Palace

Edirne, Turkey - Entrance gate of the Old Palace
Entrance gate of the Old Palace at Edirne, Turkey. Date: circa 1910

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Offices of the Field Marshall at Edirne, Turkey

Offices of the Field Marshall at Edirne, Turkey Date: circa 1910

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Gospel book with cover

Gospel book with cover. The iconographic composition follows that of the title page of the Greek liturgical books printed in Venice. From Adrianople, 1675

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Bivouac in Bulgarian lines round Adrianople, Turkey

Bivouac in Bulgarian lines round Adrianople, Turkey
A bivouac in the Bulgarian lines round Adrianople (now Edirne), north west Turkey, during the First Balkan War (1912-13). Date: 1912-1913

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Andrinople, Turkey - Fountain of the Fire Quarter

Andrinople, Turkey - Fountain of the Fire Quarter
Edirne - formerly Andrianople - close to the border with Greece and Bulgaria - Fountain of the Fire Quarter

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Walls of Constantinople

Walls of Constantinople close to the Adrinople Gate

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Foreigners Leave Edirne

Foreigners Leave Edirne
BULGARIA / TURKEY The Bulgarians reluctantly allow foreigners to leave the Turkish city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople) which they are bombarding

Background imageAdrianople Collection: Edirne Bombarded

Edirne Bombarded
BULGARIA / TURKEY The Bulgarians bombard the Turkish city of Edirne (formerly Adrianople)


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Adrianople, also known as Edirne today, holds a significant place in history as a city that witnessed numerous events and conflicts. Situated in Turkey, it was once referred to as Constantinople - The Gate of Charisius. This ancient city served as the Sultan's Palace during the Ottoman Empire. The panoramic view showcases its grandeur and architectural marvels. Among them is the Triumphal gate, which stands tall with pride and tells tales of triumphs and victories. However, not all moments in Adrianople's history were filled with glory. During the Balkans War in 1912-1913, Bulgarians laid siege to this city, marking a period of intense conflict between nations. One infamous incident that unfolded within Adrianople's walls was the kidnapping of American missionary Ellen Maria Stone. Her abduction sent shockwaves across continents and highlighted the dangers faced by those who dedicated their lives to helping others. "The war of the five peoples" further scarred Adrianople's history when Bulgarian and Turkish soldiers clashed fiercely on its soil. The struggle around this region became an emblematic representation of power struggles between different ethnic groups. Foreigners trapped within besieged they were eventually allowed to leave amidst chaos and uncertainty. A colorful lithograph captures this momentous event when hope mingled with fear for those seeking safety outside its walls. Maps depicting "A Picturesque Map of the Seat of War" showcased how Adrianople played a crucial role in conflicts spanning Danubian Provinces, Turkey, Asia Minor, Southern Russia, and Crimea. It stood at crossroads where empires collided. Intriguing engravings shed light on various aspects: "The Giaour in the Mosque, " illustrating cultural clashes; "With Russians at Adrianople, " showcasing curiosity amid warfare; "Calling People to Arms, " symbolizing resilience even during times of turmoil.

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