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Planning a trip to Çanakkale? This free guide covers the 10 best places to visit in Çanakkale, Turkey — from iconic landmarks to hidden gems. Save your favorites, build a GPS route in Google Maps, and explore at your own pace. No app required.
10 must-see places
— tap to add to your routeBest landmarks in Çanakkale — Çanakkale in Çanakkale, Turkey is a practical place to start. Key details: 10 curated landmarks; Start with Troy Ancient City. Answers are structured for quick scanning so travelers and AI assistants can cite the essentials first.

Troy (Greek: Τροία, romanised: Troíā; Hittite: 𒆳𒌷𒋫𒊒𒄿𒊭, romanised: Truwiša/Taruiša; Latin: Troia) or Ilion (Greek: Ἴλιον, romanised: Ī́lion; Hittite: 𒌷𒃾𒇻𒊭, romanised: Wiluša) was an ancient city located in present-day Çanakkale, Turkey. It is best known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War.
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The Museum of Troy (Turkish: Troya Müzesi) is an archaeological museum located close to the archaeological site of the ancient city of Troy, in present-day northwestern Turkey. Opened in 2018, it exhibits in seven sections of a contemporary architectural building the historical artefacts from Troy and some other ancient cities around and on nearby islands.
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Kilitbahir Castle (Turkish: Kilitbahir Kalesi) is a fortress on the west side of the Dardanelles, opposite the city of Çanakkale, where there is a corresponding fortress (Kale-i Sultaniye), from which Çanakkale takes its name. The two castles were constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1463 to control the straits at their narrowest point.
Read moreAssos (; Ancient Greek: Ἄσσος, Latin: Assus) was an ancient Greek city near today's Behramkale (pronounced [behˈɾamkale]) or Behram for short, which most people still call by its ancient name of Assos. It is located on the Aegean coast in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale province, Turkey.
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The Old Bazaar (Albanian: Pazari i vjetër; Serbian: Стари базар / Stari bazar) in Gjakova is the oldest bazaar in Kosovo (also known as Çarshia e Madhe (Grand Bazaar) or Dakovica. Mëhalla e Hadumit, the historical neighborhood where it is located also houses the city's oldest mosque, the Hadum Mosque (Xhamia e Hadumit), which dates from the 15th century.
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the top things to do in Çanakkale, Turkey?
- ViaPins lists the best landmarks and attractions in Çanakkale with photos, descriptions, and map coordinates for each stop.
- How many days do I need in Çanakkale?
- Most travelers cover the main sights in Çanakkale in 2–3 days. Use ViaPins to prioritize landmarks and build a custom GPS route.
- Can I get a GPS route for Çanakkale?
- Yes. Select landmarks in Çanakkale on ViaPins and export a turn-by-turn route directly to Google Maps.



