Çanakkale
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Çanakkale is a city in the Marmara Region of Turkey.
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[edit] History
History of Çanakkale dates back to a period, as early as 5,000 years. It's believed that the earliest inhabitants settled in the Kumkale area and the Troy was set up between 3500–3000 B.C. The mythological war of Troy, which Homer immortalized in his Iliad, also believed that happened by then.
The Aeolians settled in the region in the 8th century B.C. and they were followed by the Lydians in the 7th century B.C. and the Persians in the 6th century B.C. When Alexander the Great defeated the Persians, the Macedoians got in charge of the region but later in the 2nd century B.C., Pergamon Kingdom conquered Aeolis. In the 2nd century A.D., Goths from Thrace attacked Troy because it was an important port. The Byzantine name for Çanakkale was "Dardanellia" which turned into "Dardanelles" in English.
In the 14th century, the Ottomans started to control Gallipoli. During the First World War, the battle of Canakkale (Gallipoli War, 1915) took place when the Turkish soldiers tried to drive out the Allied Forces from the region. Turkish forces under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, battled successfully and that's how Canakkale earned its name as "Canakkale: un-passable". Unfortunately 500,000 soldiers died to achieve this success and in their memory, this peninsula has been made a national park of remembrance.
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Çanakkale is located on the southern coast of the Dardanelles which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea and has territory in both Europe and Asia. It has got borders with Balıkesir on the east and south in Asia as well as Tekirdağ on north-east and Edirne on the northwest in Europe.
[edit] Getting there
[edit] By plane
There are flights to Çanakkale operating between Canakkale Airport and Istanbul Ataturk International Airport. For scheduled times you can contact Atlas Jet [1] or call the phone number +90-286-213 59 69. The distance between city center and airport is less than 3 km. and there are taxis or bus services available for transportation.
[edit] By train
No trains to this direction.
[edit] By car
If you are driving from Istanbul, the directions to Canakkale are as to follow; "Take the E6 'pay road' to the 'EDIRNE' Direction, Exit from the pay road from the 'KINALI' Exit. Follow the road to 'TEKIRDAG', and after 'TEKIRDAG' you will pass the town 'MALKARA'. After 'MALKARA', carry on to the town KESAN. After KESAN, follow the road to CANAKKALE direction. On the road, you will pass through 'GELIBOLU' town , and finally arrive to ECEABAT. In ECEABAT, you will take the ferries to CANAKKALE.There are frequent ferries almost every hour on the hour 24 hours / 7 day. It takes around 25 minutes to cross the dardanelles strait and arrive CANAKKALE.Or you can go to the village KILITBAHIR, which is just 3 km away from ECEABAT. There are medium size ferries working between KILITBAHIR and CANAKKALE. They cross the strait in 15 minutes."
By land Çanakkale is 320 Km. from Istanbul, 330 Km. from Izmir, 280 Km. from Bursa, 650 Km. from Ankara and 170 Km. from Bandırma where the fast ferry is available.
[edit] By bus
There are frequent busses from Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara, Bursa, Bandirma coming to Canakkale. Some of the bus companies working on these routes are Canakkale Truva, Kamil Koc, Metro, and Radar. Truva : (+90 286) 444 0017
Pamukkale : (+90 286) 444 3535
Radar : (+90 286) 444 2217
Kamil Koç : (+90 286) 444 0562
Metro : (+90 286) 444 3455
[edit] By boat
You can take the fast ferry from Istanbul to Bandırma, which would take around 1 hour 45 minutes. There's also fast ferry from Yenikapi ( the port in Istanbul) to Bandırma. For further information on the boat schedules you can contact IDO (Istanbul Sea Buses Company) [2].
There are ferryboats running between Çanakkale-Eceabat, Çanakkale-Kilitbair, Gelibolu-Lapseki, Bozcaada-Odunluk, Çanakkale-Gökçeada and Kabatepe-Gökçeada. The Çanakkale Port Authority Phone numbers are; Eceabat Port : (+90 286) 814 1033.
Gelibolu Port : (+90 286) 556 1617.
[edit] Getting around
Çanakkale is an important city because of its location in the two sides of Dardanelles which divides European and Asian Continents.
[edit] By car
There are so many places to see around the city and it'd better to have a car instead of using a taxi which is practical, convenient and yet a little bit pricy. If you don't have your own car, there are several car rental places with a variety of car choice [3].
[edit] By public transport
The public bus network covers all major destinations and many suburban areas in the city for cheap fares.
[edit] By foot
Walking in the center is recommended.
[edit] By bike
The city center is bike friendly.
[edit] Weather
A transition climate of Mediterranean and Black Sea can be seen as dominant in Çanakkale. Rain generally falls during the winter and the sea temperature reaches to its maximum during July and August.
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[edit] See
The Gallipoli Peninsula is a historically significant region where the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 took place. The ancient city and castle of Sestos, famous for the legend of Hero and Leander, was sited on the shores of the Dardanelles, some four kilometres from the village of Yalova. Bigalı Castle is located in five kilometres to the north of Eceabat up the peninsula. Kilitbahir Castle got its by the means of "Lock of the Sea" and is a masterpiece of Ottoman fortress construction which was built by Sultan Fatih the Conqueror in 1452. Next to the Astsubay Orduevi (Non-Commissioned Officers House) there is the grave of Bayraklı Dede where people have been comeing to visit his grave and to hang flags on it since 14th century. The mosque known as the Süleyman Pasha or Büyük Cami was built in 1358. There are many türbes (tombs); Ahmet Bican, Mehmet Bican, Hallacı Mansur, Kalafat Mehmed Pasha, Emir Ali Pasha and his son in law Sinan Pasha. The Gelibolu Mevlevihanesi is especially worth seeing which was built in 1656. The famous Historical Bazaar with mirrors is worth visiting, too. The small village of Behramkale is a lovely place in Assos where the famous Temple of Athena was built in the 6th century BC.
[edit] Do
See the Historic National Park of Gelibolu Peninsula,
Visit Kaz Mountain where the oxygen is higher than anywhere else in Turkey,
Watch the beautiful sun set in Assos around the ancient ruins,
Discover the mystical ancident city of Troy and climb to the wooden horse,
Dive and surf at the bays of Gökçeada.
[edit] Eat
Çanakkale is a sea city and you should taste the seafood in and around the city center. Some of the popular dishes are; "Sardines in vine leaves", "şakşuka" (made of beans, eggplant,zucchini, potatoes, peppers, onion and tomatoes), "cheese eggplant" and "cheese dessert".
The cheese and olive oil of Ezine district is also famous.
[edit] Drink
You should taste the famous wines of Bozcaada (an island district of Çanakkale).
Also please note that Canakkale city tap water is being chlorinated and refined but it may not be suitable for drinking. It'd be better and safe to drink bottled water like the most cities in Turkey.
[edit] Sleep
[edit] Budget
Temizay Hotel [4] is a 2 star hotel in the city center, located 150 meters from the ferry port. There are total 80 beds in 39 rooms including satellite TV, phone, wireless network, air condition, bath tube and wc. Buffet breakfast is available at the hotel.
Kum Hotel [5] is another 2 star option, located 12 km to Turkish Memorial, 7 km to Anzac Cove and Chunk Bair in the center of battle fields and museums in Gallipoli Peninsula National Park. It has got 72 rooms, 300 pax capacity restaurant and an availability for camping and caravans.
[edit] Mid-Range
Anzac Hotel [6] is a 3 star hotel, located by the historical clock tower and 50 meters to ferry port in the heart of Canakkale city center. Exclusively designed with several attractive art works, Troy stone patterns. Total 25 comfortable rooms with free wifi and comfort.
Assos Eden Beach Hotel [7] is located by the impressive Kadirga Bay of the ancient Assos town, perfect beach with chrystal clear waters, total 44 rooms and 100 beds such as 22 standard, 22 business type.
Helen Hotel [8] is a 3 star hotel located in the center of Canakkale, 50 meters to the ferry jetty, 44 A/C rooms, Restaurant, Multi- functional meeting room, wireless internet, private car park. With its wellcoming staff, Helen Hotel ensures the high quality for reasonable prices.
[edit] Upscale
Akol Hotel [9] is a 4 star hotel by the seaside in Canakkale. It is located 25 km to the ancient city Troy, 60 km to Assos and 3 km to Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park. It has got 136 rooms and 2 suits (sea & city views).
Kolin Hotel [10] is a 5 star luxury hotel, located on 86000 sq mt land, and 42000 sq mt building. With its 650 meter coast line, 276 rooms and 600 bed capacity, this hotel is offering high quality service. There are so many facilities available at the hotel.
[edit] Work
Çanakkale is an assertive city in agriculture and livestock. There are ceramic and kalebodur factories established in Çan, Akçansa cement factory in Ezine and the factories appraise frozen food, vegetables and fishery products like Dardanel and Ulubay in Çanakkale are the most important food production organization. The frozen and dried food, fishery production, pulse, cement, mine ore, ceramic and floor tile are the most outcarried product fabricated in the exsisting industry enterprises. For legal purposes, a valid work permit is necessary.
[edit] Learn
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University [11] aims to have academic and social activities introducing at national and international level the contribution that Çanakkale and the Dardanelles have made to history, such as Troy, Gallipoli, Alexandria Troas, Assos, Mount Ida, and other protected sites, and helping to establish Çanakkale as a city based on the values of peace and culture.
[edit] Keep connected
[edit] Internet
Most of the places (hotels and cafes) have wireless internet access if you have your own computer. Or you can try one of the internet cafes located around the city.
[edit] Phone
Phone code for Çanakkale is +90 (286).
[edit] Post
Turkish State Postal Office (PTT) [12] has branches in the city and the province of Çanakkale. There's a big post office located at İsmet Paşa Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi, No: 78, Çanakkale and it can be reached via phone number +90(286)-217 1022.
[edit] Safety
Çanakkale is a safe city but for emergency you can call the polic department (Emniyet Müdürlüğü)[13] at +90(0)286-217 5260 or +90(0)505-318 1700.
[edit] Stay Healthy
Çanakkale Devlet Hastanesi (State Hospital)[14]-Phone number# +90-286-217 3313.
Özel Çanakkale Millet Hastanesi (Private Hospital) [15]-Phone number# +90-286-218 2429.
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