Edirne (Adrianople), Thrace
- 20 Nov 2009 09:35
I guess it's just in the wrong direction: from Istanbul, most of Turkey is east and south, so no one thinks of going west.
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I guess it's just in the wrong direction: from Istanbul, most of Turkey is east and south, so no one thinks of going west. Canakkale, Dardanelles
 Located on the southern shore of the Dardanelles strait (Hellespont), Canakkale was the major strong-point in the defense of the Dardanelles from the time of the Trojans through World War I. Today Canakkale is a pleasant town with adequate hotels to serve Assos (Behramkale)
 Atop a hill surrounded by olive groves are the ruins of the Doric-style Temple of Athena (530 BC) surrounded by crumbling city walls and an ancient necropolis (cemetery). Nearby is the 14th-century Ottoman Murad Hudavendigar Mosque. The hill offers spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby Greek island of Lesvos. Dow Ayvalik
 Surrounded by groves of olive trees which produce much of Turkey's best olive oil, Ayvalik ("Quince Orchard", pop. 30,000) has an interesting history. After the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, the Ottoman Greeks of Ayvalik moved to Greece, and Turkish citizens of Greece moved to Ayvalik. Thus, even after the Greeks left, you could still 5 Day Western Turkey Tour
Day 1 - Istanbul Full day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 - Istanbul - Canakkale After bre Canakkale Gallipoli Panaromic Images
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