Canakkale (Troy)
| The city of Canakkale lies on the narrow, 1,200 meter entrance to the street Canakkale (the Dardanelles) connects the Sea of Marmara and the Aegean. Passenger and car ferries run daily between Canakkale on the Asian side and Eceabat and Kilitbahir on the European side. to stop Yachts navigating the straits at the well-equipped Canakkale Marina to allow more time for tourists in the area. Hotels, restaurants and cafes along the promenade offer a place to enjoy the traffic in the port, and a view of the fortress and the Kilitbahir Canakkale Archaeological Museum. In 1451, Sultan Mehmet II the Conqueror built later in Istanbul, a fortress on the European side of the Strait of Canakkale and check in Kilitbahir one on the opposite bank of Cimenlik the passage of ships through the strait. Today, the fort is used as a military museum Cimenlik World War I Battle of Canakkale. Gelibolu Peninsula Historical National Park was established to the 500, 000 soldiers who gave their lives in Gelibolu, also known as Gallipoli honor. In 1915, Mustafa Kemal led the commander of the Turkish army, a successful campaign to drive the Allied forces from the area.The park includes memorials, monuments, cemeteries, the natural beauty of the Cliffs and Tuz Ariburnu Gölü (Salt Lake). The beauty of green hills, sandy beaches and blue waters provides an honorable resting place for the soldiers who fought bravely and died in this historic, you can not help but sense the heart of the Turkish nation in the patriotic spirit of the place. Homer immortalized Truva (Troy) in his stories of King Priam, Hector, Pans and the beautiful Helen. Archaeological excavations have revealed nine separate periods of settlement including ruins of city walls, house foundations, a temple and a theater. A symbolic wooden Trojan horse commemorates the legendary war. |
 Veterans’ Memorial Gelibolu National Park
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 Legendary Trojan Horse |
The ancient port of Alexandria Troas was the third- Century BC St. Paul passed through twice, and then on his third missionary journey, he went to Assos. How to Bozcaada, the Venetian castle commands your attention approach. Then your eyes to set up the glistening white houses and the restaurants and cafes that line the promenade. Wine seems as plentiful as water on this island, a tour reveals many vineyards and wine cellars. There are good, sandy beaches Ayazma, Poyraz and Igdelik. The largest of the Turkish islands, is ringed with pristine bays Gokceada. The hills, with the green of pine and olive trees are covered with sacred springs and monasteries. Regular ferries make the trip from Canakkale and Kabatepe. In August, islanders and tourists gather for colorful folk festivals. |
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