Canakkale is not only name of a city but also the province including the battelefileds and memorials of GALLIPOLI, the legendary ancient city TROY, the mystical and fascinating ancient city ASSOS, the popular historical resort island BOZACAADA, the impressive nature of MOUNT IDA and lovely GOKCEADA. According to the reports of Ministry of Culture and Tourism, there ar

Canakkale,A Magnificent City with a Great History Canakkale is located between two continents Asia and Europe, it is divided into two parts by a 60km long strait. City of Canakkale called Hellespontos and Dardanelles in ancient times, the strait has always had a vital geopolitical position. Canakkale has been hosting a great deal of civilizations for about 5000 years. ; There are many points to be

Gokceada as being the largest island of Turkey, has beautiful coasts and chrystal clear waters in the Agean sea. Gokceada is also famous with its impressive sunset and plenty of fish dishes. Gokceada (Imroz) is an area of 289.5 in kilometers. The lengths from North to South is 13 Km and East to West 26 Km. The island is located 33 miles away from Canakkale but 14 miles from Kabatepe Sea Port on th

Canakkale, a city and region of education, culture and history with past stretching back 5,000 years, has been nourished by the legacy of ancient cultural treasures such as The Illiad by Homer and has come to appreciate the enchanting historical sites within its boundaries and is now an significant tourism centre. Please click for the Canakkale City Plan The city of Canakkale lends its name to t

Assos, the famous teaching center of antiquity, is situated about 90 Km. away from Canakkale at the south part of the province. While travelling from Canakkale, you need to follow the road to Ayvacik and take the road to Assos, which is 17 Km long, narrow but scenic way. Assos is located on the southern Troad, nearby to Cape Lectom (Bababurnu), and opposite of the Island of Lesbos. Assos lies with

History of Gallipoli: After the conquest, Gallipoli was the first Pasha Banner of Rumelia was both banner and banner center.Afterwards Gallipoli gained reputation as a center of maritime administrations.Kaptan-ı derya which is at top of the Ottoman Navy Admiral became central here.7 of the 26 artifacts which was maden at II. Murat period, just we could reach today at Gallipoli. Most of the struct

"God created Bozcaada for those who visited there, to have a long life"                                                                                              

Mount IDA (Kaz Dagi), 1774 m. / 5820 ft. height mountain, is located near the Edremit Bay between Ayvacik and Edremit. From Canakkale, follow the road to Bayramic ( 60 Km.), then carry on about 20 Km to Mount Ida National Park. The site is blessed with magnificent landscapes, restful green forests, and several springs and rivers. The Mount IDA is also very popular in Greek mythology like Olympos M

Troia Ancient City which is connected to the center of Intepe town near the Tevfikiye village, away from 30 km. Name of Troia: Biga Peninsula which is known as the region between ​​Marmara Sea, Canakkale Strait and Edremit Bay are considered to be ancient name of the Troad, or Troas. According to archaeologists had been given its name to the region which was the most important of the va

The temple of Apollon Smintheus in the village of Gulpinar with its attractive and imposing structure of marble columns; Balontepe and Hantepe Mounds; Kız Castle and the ancient city of Kolonaia are other sites of historic significance in Ezine.It is within the boundaries of the city on Canakkale and in the municipality of Gulpinar which was called "Kulahli" until 1920's. the temple is located in