Overview
Didymoteicho is a small city of about 8,500 inhabitants in western Thrace near the Turkish and Bulgarian borders. It holds one of Europe's oldest mosques and Byzantine-era castles, though many Ottoman monuments are in poor condition.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Accommodation
Limited options; Hotel Plotini offers rooms from $54 with pool and breakfast.
Day trips
Evros Delta wetlands and Dadia Forest National Park are nearby nature destinations.
History
Home to one of Europe's oldest mosques and Byzantine castle ruins from 1330-1340.
Transport
Bus and railway stations serve Alexandroupolis and regional destinations. E90 route passes nearby.