Çanakkale - Center
ÇANAKKALE; Located in northwestern Turkey, on GELİBOLU and the Biga Peninsula with both Asian and European side.
Being a bridge between the Asian and European continents, ÇANAKKALE has hosted important cultures from the period when humanity was settled to the beginning of historical ages. The fact that it has been under the rule of different societies for millennia shows the different traces of the multicolored heritage it has created in its architecture and daily life.
Anıt Harbour (Mortu Bay), Poyraz Bay, Akbaş Harbor, Cumalı Harbor, Gelibolu Harbor and Bahçe Harbor on the shores of Gelibolu peninsula, Kara Harbor, İn Tepe Harbor, İskele Harbor, Kepez Bay, Saltık Harbor and Lapseki Harbor are the leading ports of the city.
Çanakkale and its other districts are rich in historical and natural beauties, and thousands of tourists from Australia and New Zealand flock to the region on ANZAC Day, held every year on April 25. Tourism generally focuses on Gallipoli, where the Çanakkale Wars were fought, the Troy Ancient City that hosted the Trojan War and the Ancient City of Assos. Gökçeada and Bozcaada in Çanakkale attract tourists.
In Çanakkale, Aynalı Bazaar, cordon and maritime museum are beautiful and must places to visit.
MARINE MUSEUM It is a must-see place in Çanakkale and it is a historical richness that you will be impressed with. First of all, you should definitely see the Nusret Mine Ship from the Ottoman Navy. The Trojan Horse, which is exhibited in Kordon in Çanakkale, is the horse used in the movie TROY starring Brad Pitt, it was given as a gift to Çanakkale and has been exhibited here since 2004. Also the TROY museum is a must see muesum in Çannakkale which is opened in 2019.
The National Park, one of the most impressive places of our country, was established in 1973. İt is, In the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park, memorials and martyrdoms were built in memory of thousands of losses during the Çanakkale Wars, and there are also many war relics and period items. Everyone who travels here can feel the war and the events.
Among the other historical beauties of the city; KİLİTBAHİR CASTLE - It is the castle built by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 during the siege of Istanbul to block the people who brought aid to the Byzantine Empire.
ASSOS; Although the sea is very beautiful, but it has an excellent historical texture and a beach, and the Ancient Harbor, Behramkale Village and Athena Temple are among the must-see beauties.
Since the wind of Çanakkale is very abundant, it is definitely the ideal sport for those who want to take a WINDSURF.
A try from Çanakkale's deep-rooted cuisine is a must.