Canakkale is the gateway to areas of major importance in Turkey's history, both recent and ancient. The fields of Gallipoli were the site of bloody battles in World War I and are a pilgrimage site for many Australians, New Zealanders and Turks. The ancient city of Troy was immortalised in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. You can walk among the city's World Heritage listed ruins on the Turkish Straits.
