Located in north-western Turkey and on the north bank of the Dardanelles strait, the Gallipoli Peninsula region is the site of extensive First World War battlefields and memorials.

The 1915 landings and battles are commemorated by Australians and New Zealanders on ANZAC Day which falls each year on April 25. At this time Gallipoli becomes a place of pilgrimage for those wishing to honour the memory of those lost in battle.

Canakkale is a popular base for visiting the Gallipoli region and offers a wide range of hotels. The area can also be accessed via day trip from Istanbul.

Regional Hotspots:

• Gallipoli Peninsula – Visitors cross the Dardanelles via ferry and visit the historical landing beaches at ANZAC Cove and the Turkish and Allied tunnels and trenches. Historical war artifacts are on display at Kabatepe War Museum. A visit to any of the cemeteries on the Gallipoli Peninsula - The Lone Pine Australian Memorial and cemetery, the Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and cemetery, or The Nek cemetery – afford visitors the opportunity to pay their respects.
• Troy – This attraction is located approximately 30 kilometres south of Canakkale. The archaeological ruins are reputed to be the legendary city of Troy as featured in Homer’s Iliad. The ruins are open for viewing by the public and feature a reconstructed wooden horse.