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Things to see in Çanakkale (Turkey): 30 places and when to go
Çanakkale is a town in Turkey with around 88,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 30 places in and around it, mainly History (14), Nature (9), Mountains (4). The best known are Troy, 1915 Çanakkale Bridge and Abydos. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.1459, 26.4064
- Population
- About 88,000
- Places
- 30 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (14) · Nature (9) · Mountains (4) · Wildlife (3) · Museums and art (3) · Temples (3)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ADB Gaziemir, 216 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Sarp Dağı, at 573 m.
What to see in Çanakkale
The places in and around Çanakkale, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- TroyAncient Homeric-era city in northwest Asia Minor; it is known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan war25 km
- 1915 Çanakkale BridgeRoad suspension bridge in Turkey29 km
- AbydosAncient city of Mysia in modern-day Turkey5.4 km
- SestosAncient city in Thrace9.8 km
- Troy MuseumArchaeological museum in northwestern Turkey25 km
- ANZAC CoveCove on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey15 km
- SuvlaBay in Turkey23 km
- SigeionAncient city of Thrace, in modern-day Turkey26 km
- Ottoman minelayer Nusret1911 minelayer698 m
- Kilitbahir CastleFortification in Dardanelles2.3 km
- Gallipoli Peninsula Historical SiteHistoric site in Turkey11 km
- KumtepeHistory25 km
- Bouleuterion (Troy)Bouleuterion (council-chamber) of Greek and Roman Ilion25 km
- Çimenlik CastleOttoman castle623 m
- Roman Odeon (Ilion)Archaeological site25 km
- RhoiteionAncient Greek city in Anatolia18 km
- Troy National ParkNational park in Turkey26 km
- Aynalı ÇarşıMarket233 m
- Bozcaada Local History MuseumMuseum45 km
- Stop Passenger! MonumentMemorial inscription in Turkey3.1 km
- Maydos Kilisetepe moundMound in Eceabat, Turkey6.1 km
- Poyraz HillHill in Çanakkale, northwestern Turkey7.6 km
- Sarıkız HillHill in Çanakkale, northwestern Turkey11 km
- Sarp DağıMountain in Turkey24 km
And the other 6, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Scimitar Hill
- Museums and art: Asmadan Bağcılık Tarihi Müzesi
- History: Hill 60 (New Zealand) Memorial
- Temples: Necip Pasha Mosque, Tıflı Mosque, Yalı Mosque, Çanakkale
When to go to Çanakkale
The best time to visit Çanakkale is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:27
- FebPossible10:28
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:04
- MayBest time14:13
- JunBest time14:50
- JulPossible14:35
- AugPossible13:35
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:44
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In April, 30 of the 30 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Çanakkale
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB, Gaziemir), 216 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Bozcaada7 places45 km
- Tekirdağ13 places133 km
- Balıkesir8 places138 km
- Lüleburgaz13 places162 km
- Edirne28 places170 km
- Kırklareli8 places190 km
And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Çanakkale?
The best known: Troy, 1915 Çanakkale Bridge, Abydos, Sestos, Troy Museum. In all, 30 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Çanakkale?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to Çanakkale?
The nearest main airport is Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB), 216 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Çanakkale as the destination and these 30 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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