The destruction of original information about the structures is as critical a threat as the physical damage inflicted on them. If a building is not adequately documented, its inherent cultural-heritage values, which should be transferred to future generations, could be lost. For this reason, a fieldwork was conducted from 25 July to 6 August 2021 to explore the historical buildings.

Approximately 80 structures that illuminate the cultural fabric of Edirne and its environs —especially outside of the centrum— were documented during the 12-day fieldwork, but only the ones facing the greatest danger were included in this publication.

During the fieldwork, buildings’ current conditions and their deteriorations were documented; their physical surroundings were also examined. The information collected during historical research and field analyses, the architectural features of the building in question as well as its history, function(s), relationship with its surroundings, and the problems with its materials and construction were recorded in tables by experts. Each report presents an architectural description of the building followed by its current condition, a risk analysis and recommendations. This sections examine the risks faced by the structure, recommendations to minimise them, and prevention methods against various threats. Methods of architectural conservation were mentioned in the context of each building’s condition and unique context.