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Ancient City of Troy

Tevfikiye Yolu, Tevfikiye, Çanakkale

Description

Troy was an ancient city known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War which features prominently in the Iliad. It is located 30km southwest of Çanakkale in present-day Turkey. Until the late 19th century, most scholars assumed that the city and the war were legendary, but excavations starting in the 1870's unearthed (literally) the site of the city as well as earlier settlements: there are nine major layers dating from the Early Bronze Age (300BC) to the Byzantine era (up to the 13th century). There is also a reproduction of the famed Trojan Horse at the site.

Access & Transport

The site is 2 km off the Çanakkale-Izmir highway (D550/E87) and 30km from the city of Çanakkale with mini-buses plying the route. The city itself is 300km / 4h drive from Istanbul

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest visiting the Troia Museum near the entrance before the ruins. Taking a guide is also helpful in getting much more insights in the history of the place and what you are seeing

Meta review

The ruins are riding on the fame of Homer's Iliad, the Hollywood movie and the UNESCO WHS listing but the online reviews are actually mixed with many people expressing disappointment and stating that the site is quite small and confusing. This is in fact bound to happen considering the hype and the fact that there are several layers on top of each other. For many, this can't compare to sites such as Ephesus or Pergamon.

Environmental & Social

Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the architectural and historical heritage of the region

Conclusion

A visit there is a great opportunity to learn about the real Troy, rather than the myth, but do not expect to be bowled over. Recommended only as part of a road trip in the southern Marmara area and make sure you include the museum in your schedule.

Key positive

The Troia Museum next door and the replica of the Trojan Horse

Key negative

Archaeological site is not very large and impressive

Suitability

The boardwalk has some short flights of stairs so it isn't fully accessible to wheelchair users who do not have any assistance.

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

May 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:1h

est. visit time:1h 15m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Apr, 01

Season 1

MONDAY08:30 - 19:30

TUESDAY08:30 - 19:30

WEDNESDAY08:30 - 19:30

THURSDAY08:30 - 19:30

FRIDAY08:30 - 19:30

SATURDAY08:30 - 19:30

SUNDAY08:30 - 19:30

Start of Season 2:Nov, 01

Season 2

MONDAY08:30 - 17:30

TUESDAY08:00 - 17:30

WEDNESDAY08:00 - 17:30

THURSDAY08:00 - 17:30

FRIDAY08:00 - 17:30

SATURDAY08:00 - 17:30

SUNDAY08:00 - 17:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
€27
Adult
18 - 64
€27
Teen & Young
8 - 17
€27
Child
3 - 7
€0
Infant
0 - 2
€0
Price also includes admission to Troia Museum. Included in the Turkey-wide Museum pass

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