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Canakkale, Turkey
Canakkale guards the narrowest point of the Dardanelles strait, making it strategically important since antiquity. The ancient city of Troy — where the legendary Trojan War was fought, as told by Homer — lies just 30 kilometers south. The Gallipoli Peninsula is a short ferry ride across the strait. The town itself has a lively waterfront, an Ottoman fortress, and a replica Trojan Horse from the 2004 film. Audio narration is essential for Troy, where untrained eyes see only grassy mounds and stone foundations without context.
explore by interest
Troy requires audio narration or a guide — the ruins are confusing without context. The new Troy Museum provides essential background. Combine Troy and Gallipoli over two days using Canakkale as a base.
April through June and September through October. April 25 (ANZAC Day) draws crowds to Gallipoli. Summer is hot at Troy's exposed site. The Dardanelles can be windy.