Çanakkale Martyrdoms
Namazgah Bastions, Rumeli Mecidiye Bastion, where Seyit Corporal, one of our hero soldiers, embraced the bullet and hit the Ocean Ship from the steering gear, and Mecidiye Martyrdom, where 16 battery soldiers were martyred, and the statue of Seyit Corporal, 28th, 29th, 30th and 126th Regiments Şahindere Hospital Martyrdom ( Wrapping Place ) where 1362 of our martyrs were buried in ,
The Martyrs Monument, which was built to commemorate the Turkish loss of approximately 250,000 martyrs + casualties during the Çanakkale Wars, Morto Bay (Death Bay), which was the landing beach in the 1915 Çanakkale Wars, Yahya Sergeant, where many British soldiers were buried as a result of the fire of the Turkish defense, and Yahya, which was built in memory of the company under his command. Sergeant Monument and Cemetery,
The last point that the British and French could not capture is the village of Alçıtepe. Here is about 1.5 hours of food and need break. Visiting the Special Museum, where there are special war artifacts for those who want to see
After free time, from Kabatepe direction to Conkbayırı. Photographing of our own and enemy positions, enemy sewers (tunnels). Arrival at the 57th Regiment. Here we are visiting the regiment where the Commander of the Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Hüseyin Avni, and all the staff members were martyred.
Conkbayırı Mehmetçik Park Inscriptions, Conkbayırı Atatürk Monument, The Place Where Mustafa Kemal’s Clock Was Smashed and the Observation Place, Kemal Place, the place Mustafa Kemal used as Headquarters until May 18, Kilitbahir (The Lock of the Sea) to catch the 18:00 ferry We move to the pier.
Troy Ancient City
The Ancient City of Troy, also known as the site of the Trojan War mentioned in Homer’s Iliad, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998. The city, which is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world with its historical past dating back to 3000 BC, is located within the borders of Çanakkale province.
According to the myth of the foundation of Troy, Elektra, the daughter of the sea nymph Thetis and the god of the sea, Oceanus, gave birth to Dardanos as the wife of Zeus. Tros, son of Dardanos, founded the city called Truad, and his son Ilus founded the city of Troy.
Kaz Mountain, on the skirts of which Troy was founded, is the place where the world’s first beauty contest was held, which was also the cause of the Trojan War. The beauties participating in the beauty contest are Hera, Aphrodite and Athena. Assuming the role of selector, Paris chooses Aphrodite, who promises him Helena, the wife of the king of Sparta. Paris’ kidnapping of Helena also starts the war.
Excavations in Troy since 1871 have revealed that the city was built and destroyed many times throughout its history. In addition to the nine city layers, forty-two building levels were unearthed.
As a result of the excavations continued in the following years, a theater, baths, various finds, a highly developed sewer system and building foundations were also reached.
Assos Ancient City
Behramkale is a registered Ottoman village. Assos Ancient City is also within the borders of this village. The ancient city of Assos is located on a volcanic cone. There are other structures on the acropolis (upper city) and terraces descending to the south. The circumference of Assos is about 4 km. surrounded by long walls. There are necropolises in front of the east and west gates of the city, which are the two main gates. The temple, which is at the top and dedicated to the goddess Athena, is dated to 525 BC. Agora is on the terrace on the southern slopes. The north stoa has two floors and the south stoa has four floors. The partially restored theater can seat 5000 people. It was used in Greek and Roman times. Assos ancient port is a popular holiday destination today. Archaeological finds of the city; It is exhibited in Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Louvre Museum, Istanbul and Çanakkale Archaeological Museums.
Bozcaada
BOZCAADA Bozcaada (Tenedos) is a district of Çanakkale and is surrounded by Samothrace in the north, Limni in the north-west, Midilli in the south and Gökçeada in the north-east. It has an area of 40 km2 with small islets and cliffs around it. There are no high hills and forests in Bozcaada. In addition, the highest peak of the island and 192 m. Bozcaada was named because of Göztepe, which controls the long environment. It is one of the two islands belonging to our country in the Aegean Sea. Bozcaada, which was called Tenedos in Antiquity, is mentioned in Homer’s Epic in Ilia. Herodotus writes that the first settlers of Bozcaada were the Pelasgians. B.C. Alexander the Great dominated the Aegean Islands in 334, then the Roman Empire in the 1st century BC, and the island taken from the Venetians in 1455-56 became the first island in the Aegean to be conquered by the Turks. BC6. Earthen figurines and pottery were found in the cemetery, which was used from the 19th century to the Roman Period. The second (New Castle) built by the Venetians and the Köprülü Mehmet Pasha Mosque, built in 1657, are the other works of the district. Among the important historical places from the Ottoman Period in Bozcaada; Yalı Mosque, Alaybey Mosque, Namazgah which is used as a park today and its historical fountain, Virgin Mary Church with three naves built in 1870 will impress visitors with their architectural structures. The place defined as the Aya Paraskevi Holy Spring has an important place in the Orthodox faith. The Paraskevi Festivals that were held here in the past have been replaced by the Vintage Festivals today. Wine Factories, Wind Farm, Bozcaada Vineyards, Alaybey Mosque, Kimisis Teodoku Greek Orthodox Church, Göztepe, Habbele, Çamlık picnic area, Prayer Fountain, Island Houses, Bozcaada Local History Research Center, Tuz Cape, Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Mosque, Ayazma Marina, Marble Cape and Polente Lighthouse are must-see places on the island. Today, “Vineyard Festivals” are held on the island in August, besides 4 wine factories, wine is also made at home. The island, which was called Tenedos in ancient times, can be reached by car ferry departing from Geyikli Yukyeri Pier.
Gökçeada
There is not much information about the ancient history of Gökçeada, formerly known as İmroz. It is known that the oldest inhabitants of the island were the Pelasgians. Miltiades connected the island to Athens in 500 BC. It remained under the rule of Athens until the Roman rule. Gökçeada, which was included in the territory of the Ottoman Empire by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1455, remained under Greek occupation between 1922 and 1923. According to the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923, it became a part of the Republic of Turkey on September 22, 1923. There are Merkez Mosque and Fatih Mosque in Yenimahalle. The old Bademli village is under protection. The historical laundry in the village, the century-old plane tree and primary school buildings in front of it are worth seeing. Yeni Bademli Höyük, whose archaeological excavations continue in Yeni Bademli Village, and the Roman Rock Tombs with two burials in Kokina are the ruins worth seeing. Most of the hotels and restaurants are in Aşağı Kaleköy. Upper Kaleköy was founded on the skirts of the old castle ruins. Turkey’s only underwater national park is the section between Yıldızkoy and Yelkenkaya, which has interesting rock formations.
Zeytinli Village in Gökçeada is also under protection. In the village, a dish called cullama is made with Ada wines and local herbs such as nettle and fennel. Gum pudding and dibek coffee are now well-known. The Greek village of Tepeköy, the highest settlement on the island, is also under protection. Dereköy is one of the oldest protected villages of the island. This village, which was very large with 600 households in the 1950s and 60s, is largely abandoned today. The 38 meters high Marmaros Waterfall is also located here. In Eşelek Village, there is Aydınlı Beach, the most popular beach of the island, and it is very suitable for windsurfing. There is also Salt Lake, where the healing mud bath is made. After Kuzulimanı, Kaşkaval Cape, also known as Cheese Rocks, Uğurlu Village, Hidden Harbor, İnceburun and Şirinköy are worth seeing.