Troy
The Ancient City of Troy
General Information
Other Name: Truva, District: Canakkale, State: Marmara Region, Turkey
Area: 0
Languages Spoken: Turkish, English
Long Distance Code: +90 0286
Importance: -
Best Time to Visit: April to October and -
International Access: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB)
Description
Troy (Turkish: Truva or Troya) is an ancient city in what is now northwestern Turkey, made famous in Homer’s epic poem, the Iliad. According to Iliad, this is where legendary Trojan War took place. Today it is an archaeological site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site as well. It was also recently declared a national park.Location
The nearest main center is Çanakkale, about 30 km to the north of Troy. There are minibuses that travel to and from the Çanakkale local bus station, which is located under the bridge by the river. The trip takes ~45 minutes. From Çanakkale, the minibuses are scheduled (as of 2012/01) to leave every hour starting at 7AM with the last one at 3PM. To get back, they leave hourly starting at 9:30AM with the last one leaving at 5:30PM. An up to date schedule can be found in the Tourist Information office in Çanakkale near the ferry port.Climate
In Canakkale, a transition climate of Mediterranean and Black Sea can be seen as dominant. Rain generally fall during winter months. Air and sea temperature reach to its maximum during July and August.