Edirne (Adrianople), Thrace


Edirne - Selimiye Mosque
Edirne is a pleasant, historic city seldom visited by tourists even though it's an easy day-trip west of Istanbul.

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.
Edirne
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Canakkale, Dardanelles


Canakkale
Canakkale is your best base for visiting the Gallipoli battlefields and the ruins of Troy (although you can visit on a whirlwind day-trip from Istanbul, or a more comfortable overnight excursion by car or bus.

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

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Assos (Behramkale)


Assos
Aristotle lived in Assos and St Paul visited, but today visitors go to Assos as a tranquil Aegean-coast seaside retreat amid ancient ruins.

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.

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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

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Canakkale Gallipoli Panaromic Images


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Anzak Village please click here

Ari Burnu please click here

Anzac trenches of Austria please click here

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