Travel guide to the ruins of the ancient city of Troy in Türkiye

Scenic spot introduction:

The ancient city of Troy is located in the south of Canakkale, facing the Dardanelles Strait in the north. It is located at the foot of the gentle Castle Mountain. It is an ancient Greek colonial city and was built by the ancient Greeks to cross the sea around the 16th century BC. From the 13th to the 12th century BC, it was quite prosperous. At the beginning of the 12th century BC, Mycenae united with various Greek city-states to form a coalition and crossed the sea to conquer Troy. The war lasted for ten years and was known as the "Trojan War" in history. The epic "Iliad" written by the ancient Greek poet Homer in the 9th century BC 》that describes the war.

Attractions distribution:

The ancient city of Troy attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique cultural and historical charm. The huge wooden horse at the entrance of the ancient city is a metaphor for the famous "Trojan Horse" battle. Tourists can enter the interior of the wooden horse. The ancient city also has a wooden horse prop from the 2004 movie "Troy" for tourists to visit. There is a statue of Helen next to the wooden horse. Follow the signs from the entrance of the ancient ruins to visit the ancient city ruins layer by layer. The Canakkale Museum not far from the ancient city also displays the restored statue of Helen. The Dardanelles Strait not far away has beautiful scenery.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Archeology, photography, culture, monuments, straits, museums