Troy Ancient City
The legendary city of Homer's epic
Image credit: Carole Raddato, CC BY-SA 2.0
About
South of Çanakkale, Troy is the legendary city immortalised in Homer's Iliad, where mythology and archaeology intersect. Known to the whole world through the story of the wooden horse, this ancient city is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The city uncovered in excavations consists of nine different settlement layers built one on top of another; each layer bears the traces of thousands of years of history and different civilisations. Walking among the walls, temple remains and ancient structures, you enter an atmosphere where reality and legend are intertwined. The giant wooden-horse replica at the entrance and the modern Troy Museum tell the city's story and finds impressively; for lovers of history and mythology, Troy is an unforgettable stop of discovery.
History
With its first settlement dating to around 3000 BC, Troy lived for some three thousand years across nine main layers. It was rediscovered through Heinrich Schliemann's excavations in the 1870s and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1998.
Visiting Tips
- ✓Be sure to visit the modern Troy Museum
- ✓Read the panels explaining the layers
- ✓There's little shade — bring a hat and water
- ✓A guided tour makes the story more meaningful
- ✓About a 30-minute drive from central Çanakkale
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Troy Ancient City?
Troy Ancient City is located at Tevfikiye, Çanakkale in Çanakkale.
When is the best time to visit Troy Ancient City?
Recommended time: April – June and September – October.
