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The small port of Canakkale guards the entire straits of the Dardanelles, and therefore it has a major strategic importance for the Turks. Many tourists come to Canakkale to visit the World War I-era Gallipoli Battlefields, but also the site of ancient Troy located nearby. The 'wooden horse' from the 2004 movie Troy is exhibited on the seafront. Canakkale is located less than ten miles away from the Greek island of Lesbos, making it a great place to start an island-hopper journey. For Turks, Çanakkale holds profound importance. It was the battleground where the Turkish army, facing a formidable multinational force backed by the era's mightiest navy, successfully thwarted the enemy, preventing an invasion of the Turkish homeland.
A winning combination for a Self-Drive holiday along Turkey. Visit Istanbul (world-famous for its rich legacy and culture, stunning scenery, magnificent structures across the sprawling Bosphorus Strait); then pick up your car and drive to Canakkale (the nearest major town to the site of ancient Troy); after that, continue to Kudassi (a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast); and finally, visit Izmir (with palm-lined promenades, pristine beaches and the famous 9 Synagogues).
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