TURKISH CITY FACT SHEETS

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ASSOS 36.60N 29.10E.

Assos is an ancient walled city sitting on top of a hill overlooking the northern Aegean Sea. An important stronghold during the time of the Ancient Greeks and Romans, the city, unlike many of the ancient sites in Turkey is still home to a thriving community.

At the foot of the hill, the seaside town of Assos (Behramkale), is built on a narrow strip of land between the sea and steep cliffs. Built entirely of local stone, the many houses and hotels in the seaside village, create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Turkey. During the summer, space is at such a premium that vehicles have to be parked in a specially built car park outside the village.

Assos is the ideal location from which to explore this region.

Altitude Sea level, (ancient Assos, 150m).

Airport Izmir (ADB), 265Km from city center.

Resorts Canakkale, Ayvalik, Gelibolu (Gallipoli), Truva (Ancient Troy).

Transport Taxi, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.

Local Sights
● Ancient City of Assos, (Athen Temple, Behram Mosque, Antique Harbor, Assos Bridge, Theater, Agora, Gymnasium).
● Babakale, (Castle and Mosque).
● Gulpinar (Aspendos).
● Kucukkuyu, (Zeus Temple - Adatepe).
● Bozcaada, (Castle, Church, Beaches of Ayazma, Habbeli, Sulubahcw, Cayir, Ova).

Local Excursions  
● Gallipoli: National Park of Gallipoli, famous battlefield of Anzacs, World War 1.
● Ancient City of Troy.

Overnight Excursions  
● Istanbul: Historical buildings tour, 2 days, one night.
● Selcuk: Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary, 2 days, one night.