Canakkale is a city of culture and history.Its history goes back to 5000 years ago. It is not only famous for its history but Gallipoli National Park is also worth to see this beatifull cite of Turkey. Canakkale has a very important place in Turkish history. At the same time it is important for ancient Greek history because of the Troian War happened once in that place.

Today many tourist come from all over the world to see this region and want to witness such important historical events in its homeland. Çanakkale, an important place of settlement, since the Early Bronze Age, has not only joined Europe, with Anatolia but also the Mediterranean with the Black Sea. The Çanakkale Straits have been one of the Passages providing connection between the seas after the Bosporus. For this reason, it has a very rich history today. Its geographical Iocation helped the people Iiving here dominate the neighboring peoples at the time economically and military. However, this strategic region attracted the others. They came to settle or occupy it by force. In both cases, they caused cultural relations between the peoples. In addition to this, Çanakkale being a trading centre where the cultures intertwined each other greatly. This cultural exchange Iasted centuries at intervals. As a result, a mosaic of cultures emerged in this Iand. During the reign of Mehmet the Conqueror, Kilitbahir Castle near Sestos at the narrows on the Europen side, and Çanak Castle near Abydos on the Asian side of the Straits were built. Today's name of Provincial town was named after Çanak Castle.

What to buy in Canakkale?

You can buy ancient hadncrafts,ceramics and local clothes in Canakkale.