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Çanakkale, which has been preferred as a settlement by many civilizations since the early periods of history, embraces its guests with the underwater beauties of the Gulf of Saros, the sunlight hitting the waters of the lake in Tuzla village and the Odunluk pier, which once provided transportation to Bozcaada. The martyrs' cemeteries on the Gallipoli Peninsula provide you with an opportunity to understand the recent history and confront the past. The best route to visit the region is to go south from Keşan. First, after the Gulf of Saros welcomes you, you set off on a journey towards the cute villages of Çanakkale. After the villages of B. Doğanca, Dişbudak and Çeltik, you reach Mecidiye and from there to İbrice. Meanwhile, we should not forget the fact that the Gulf of Saros is one of the sacred places for diving enthusiasts.

When we mention Çanakkale, we cannot also fail to mention its islands. Çanakkale is a true island paradise. Gökçeada, Bozcaada, Marmara Island, Avşa and Paşalimanı. It is especially beautiful to visit these islands, each more beautiful than the other, in the spring. The islands are a perfect escape route for those who would like to have a short getaway in the bays that are surrounded by the stars at night, away from the chaos and hustle.

Troy Ancient City

Power, victory, love and civilizations... A world-famous ancient city. It was declared a National Park in 1996 and was added to UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage List in 1998. In fact, whatever we say about Troy Ancient City would be insufficient. It would not be an exaggeration to say that you should visit Çanakkale and see this ancient city. We can say that this ancient city, whose history dates back to Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey, is the gateway to a journey into history. According to legend, the Achaeans laid siege to the city of Troy for 9 years but could not take it. After many attempts, the famous and successful commander Odysseus one day came up with the idea of ​​building a wooden horse. Thanks to this cleverly made horse and trick, the city of Troy was taken. The Trojan Horse, which was the symbol of this war that was the subject of Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey epics, was completed by Ahmet Karadeniz, a master from Çanakkale, after months of work using 25 cubic meters of pine wood that was brought from Kaz Mountains. It was opened to visitors from all over the world and in our country in 1975.

Gallipoli Peninsula

You can reach Gallipoli, which takes its name from Gallipolis, meaning “beautiful city”, by ferry. The statue of the famous sailor Piri Reis, who shaped world history and reshaped geography with the maps that he drew, welcomes you to Gallipoli. In addition, the Bigalı Castle, Nara Castle and Ulu Mosque in the vicinity are among the places to see. Çanakkale, where hundreds of thousands of soldiers lost their lives and whose name was written in history in golden letters as a heroic epic, shines like a symbol of eternity in the world. The Atatürk Monument in Conkbayırı, where Mustafa Kemal's watch was shattered, the Statue of Corporal Seyit in Kanlı Sırt and the Mehmetçik Monument are just a few of these symbols. In addition to the Turkish martyrs' cemeteries in Gallipoli, there are also Anzac, British and French martyrs' cemeteries. Every year on April 25, thousands of people from Australia and New Zealand commemorate their ancestors with sorrow in these lands where they passed away.

Proof of Unity and Solidarity: Martyrs' Monument

The Martyrs' Monument, the most magnificent of the monuments that are symbolizing approximately 253 thousand martyrs who died in the Gallipoli wars, is proof of our unity and solidarity. This monument reflects confidence in the future in all of our hearts and shows that it will protect our homeland forever at the cost of hundreds of thousands of martyrs. It was first planned to be built in Alıçıtepe on the Gallipoli Peninsula, but it was abandoned due to the bad terrain and its distance from the sea. Later on, it was built on Hisar Burnu, which is 50 meters above the sea level and overlooks Morto. The monument, which is built on four columns, symbolizes that our nation is based on solid foundations and is indestructible. When it's viewed from a distance, it appears as the letter ‘M’ of Mehmetçik. The Turkish flag is embroidered on the ceiling of the monument from mosaic.