Çanakkale, Port city at the Dardanelles strait, Turkey
Çanakkale stretches along the southern shore of the Dardanelles strait, connecting the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara at its narrowest point.
The Ottoman Empire constructed the Kale-i Sultaniye fortress in 1462 under Mehmed II to control naval traffic through the strategic Dardanelles waterway.
The city maintains the Naval Museum in the Çimenlik fortress, displaying maritime artifacts and military equipment from the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I.
Ferries link the European and Asian sides of Turkey across the Dardanelles, while the airport offers regular flights to Istanbul and Ankara.
A wooden replica of the Trojan Horse from the 2004 film Troy stands on the waterfront, marking the city's proximity to the ancient archaeological site.
Location: Çanakkale Province
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Part of: Southern Marmara
Website: https://canakkale.bel.tr
GPS coordinates: 40.15000,26.40000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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