Tekirdağ Royal Road

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful city named Tekirdağ. In this city lived a lovely princess named Klara. Meanwhile, in the village of Barbaros, there was a brave prince named Orfeos. These two young people fell in love, but their story was by no means easy, for they experienced an adventure filled with magic, hardship, and a touch of sorrow.

Orfeos loved to play a small musical instrument called a lyre. Every full moon night, he would go to the seashore and play his lyre under the moonlight. The melodies he played were carried by the wind all the way to Princess Klara in Tekirdağ. Each time Klara listened to these beautiful tunes, her love for Orfeos grew stronger. One day, they met at a banquet and fell deeply in love.

Klara’s father set a condition for their marriage: Orfeos had to build a path of stones beneath the sea, stretching from Barbaros all the way to Tekirdağ. He promised to allow them to marry once the path was completed. Orfeos accepted this difficult task. For many days he worked tirelessly, laying down massive stones to create the path. This path is known today as the King’s Road.

The King’s Road can still be seen today beneath the sea near Tekirdağ. When the tide recedes, the stone-paved path becomes visible. Some sections have crumbled and are now covered with seaweed and mussels, yet they still evoke the memory of this magical tale. The people of Tekirdağ continue to keep the legend alive by telling it to their children.