The area around Edirne has been the site of no fewer than 16 major battles or sieges, from the days of the ancient Greeks. Military historian John Keegan identifies it as "the most contested spot on the globe" and attributes this to its geographical location. The Battle of Adrianople (August 9, 378), is often considered the start of the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire in the 5th century. However, battle weary this area is I liked the sentiment carved into this fountain near the middle of town which speaks to the modern friendliness and openness of the Turkish people that we encountered.
I think the final collapse of the Western Roman Empire in Turkey was the last Sly Stallone Rambo movie premiere in Istanbul.
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