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GELIBOLU 40.10N 26.40E.

Gelibolu, more famously known as Gallipoli, lies on the northern side of the narrow Strait of the Dardanelles that connects the Sea of Marmara with the Aegean Sea. Its strategic location and the famous battles that took place here during the First World War are the main reason most tourists visit the area.

The Gelibolu National Park was established to honor the 251,000 Turkish soldiers and 252,000 allied soldiers (mostly Australians and New Zealanders) who needlessly gave their lives on the Gelibolu Peninsula for what many claim to have been one of the Allies biggest blunders of the First World War.

For those who have personal reasons for including Gallipoli in their visit to Turkey it is advisable to avoid the week that includes April 25, the date on which the anniversary of the Gallipoli landings is celebrated. During this week the limited accommodation facilities in the area are strained well beyond capacity.

  ◄ Anzac Cove 1915

Altitude Sea level.

Airport Izmir (ADB), 316Km from city center. Istanbul (IST) 300Km.

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

Transport Taxi, Mini-Bus, Rent-a-Car.
Ferries: Canakkale - Eceabat, Lapseki - Gelibolu, Canakkale - Gokceada.

Local Sights
● Archaeological Museum of Canakkale.
● The National Park of Gelibolu Peninsula (Memorials and Cemeteries).
● The museum of Canakkale Wars.
● Cimenlik and Kilitbahir Castles.
●Battlefield of the Anzacs, World War 1.

Local Excursions
● Gallipoli: National Park of Gallipoli, famous battlefield of Anzacs, World War 1.
● Ancient city of Troy.
● Behramkale, Ancient city of Assos, Kucukkuyu.
● Scuba Diving.

Overnight Excursions
● Istanbul: Historical buildings tour, 2 days, one night.