Canakkale, Turkey cruise port guide
While Çanakkale is a lively Turkish metropolis with an interesting mix of European and Asian influences, the city’s main appeal is its proximity to two important sites: the ruins of Troy and the battlefields of Gallipoli. Yes, this is the Troy made famous by Homer’s epic poem The Iliad and the ancient city where the legendary Trojan War took place. Today, the archaeological site is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park, complete with layers of ruins and a reconstructed wooden horse. On the opposite bank of the Dardanelles Strait, on which Çanakkale is located, are the Gallipoli battlefields. Extensive World War I battles were fought here, making the peninsula hallowed ground for the Turks and a commemorative site for the Allied Forces. Numerous monuments pay homage to lives lost, including the Monument of Martyrs erected to honor fallen Turkish soldiers.
About Canakkale, Turkey
Çanakkale is a city on the Dardanelles strait in northwestern Turkey, gateway to the Gallipoli Peninsula (Gelibolu) and the sites of the 1915 Gallipoli Campaign. It is an important destination for history-focused cruises, particularly those commemorating World War I ANZAC heritage.
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21-Day Jewels of the Adriatic & Aegean
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Seabourn Quest · Mediterranean · 14 nights
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Viking Sea · Europe · 14 nights
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