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Located on the southern shore of the Dardanelles strait, Canakkale was a major influence in the defense of the Dardanelles from the time of the Trojans through World War I.
Gateway for visiting Gallipoli where thousands of ANZAC's lost their lives and visit Troy with its famous wooden horse.
It is here in Canakkale where you can find the replica of the wooden horse that was featured in the 2004 movie "Troy".
Once you have seen the wooden horse in Canakkale , your next stop will be visiting one of the most important places of World War I, it is here you can also visit the battlefields and memorials of Gallipoli.
Air: From Istanbul to Canakkale but they are not daily flights
Drive: Istanbul to Eceabat (4-5hrs)
Ferry: From Eceabat to Canakkale (30mins)
