Its restful hills & gullies are now  sheltered with wild flowers and pine forests, but one hundred years back  this small peninsula between the Aegean and the Dardanelles Sea was the  site of an extended, strident and bloody clash that’s seared into the  reminiscence of several countries.

Now sheltered as a Turkish National Park,  Gallipoli is an unbelievably renowned destination for Turks and  outsiders alike, who come to pay honor at the monuments and rejoice the  gallantry, stoicism and companionship of the brave soldiers who battled  and demised here.

Bordered by turquoise waters and  sheltered in a nicely-maintained system of roads and walking routes,  this historically affluent land in Northwest Turkey is home to forty  Allied war graveyards, at least twenty Turkish graveyards, and a great  deal of memorials.

What to see:

There’re 3 major battlefield provinces –  Cape Helles, Anzac and Suvla Bay. Relying upon how detailed your  schedule is, it’d be feasible to tour the major places of interest,  mostly around Anzac and Cape Helles within a single day. More  practically, 2 or 3 days would give adequate time for a prolonged tour,  taking you to all the battlefield locations, memorials and cemeteries.  Some of the must see include The British Memorial at Cape Helles, The  Cannakale Martyrs Memorial, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Anzac Cove,  New Zealand Monument, Ataturk Statue, Chunuk Bair and more.

Besides the 1915 battlefields, you can  also pay a visit to the newly made Gelibolu Milli Park tourist center  where there’re great display associating to the real history of the  peninsula. Travelers can also pay a trip to the ancient citadel of  Kilitbahir south of Eceabat or take a ship across the Straits to Asia;  from Çanakkale, drive to what’s supposed to be the province of Ancient  Troy nearly thirty kilometers to the south. The relics of the iconic  city  complete with wooden horse are now opened to the public.

Where to stay:

In Gallipoli, there are a great number of  hotels that provide superb accommodations. Canakkale and Eceabat are  the finest places where you can easily come across many hotels to enjoy  your staying. There is also a selection of excellent restaurants in  Eceabat and Canakkale where you can find great food serving as well.

Last but not the least, the Battlefields  at the Gallipoli Peninsula providing a fascinating sight into the  historical clashes that Turkey has fought in the earlier centuries, and  it’s also an excellent destination to learn regarding the culture &  Turkish influence.

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