Why to visit ancient city of Troy in NW Turkey
The ancient city of Troy in Turkey's Çanakkale province is one of the prominent treasures of the world cultural heritage.
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- Published Date: 01:16 | 24 November 2018
- Modified Date: 01:42 | 24 November 2018
Archaeological excavations carried out at various times in Troy have unearthed settlements, city walls, house foundations, temples and a theatre.
Listed on the world heritage list, Troy has special importance in history.
Troy Ancient City
Findings considered as groundbreaking in the field of archaeology and the ancient remains of this city, located by the strait that separates the continents of Europe and Asia, are the heritage of a glorious past started in 3000 BC.
Year of Troy
2018 was declared "Year of Troy" in culture and tourism to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Troy's addition to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Troy Museum
The Troy Museum was built on the Troy archaeological site. This dreamy, magnificent museum is open to visitors from all over the world.
Trojan War
Trojan War, which inspired many films and soap operas such as the movie Troy (2004) featuring Brad Pitt and Eric Bana, is believed to have taken place here, and together with Homer's depiction in Iliad, make Troy increasingly attractive.
Trojan Horse
At the city centre of Çanakkale, you can see the horse used in the movie Troy (2004).