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Ancient city in northwest Asia Minor
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Troy (Turkish: Truva or Troya) is the site of an ancient city 30 km southwest of Çanakkale in the Southern Marmara Region of Turkey. In Greek it was called Ilion (Ίλιον), hence the name of Homer’s epic poem Iliad, which describes the climax of the legendary ten-year Trojan War. Archaeological excavations began in 1870 and these continue.
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This is the main exhibition space, a great modern cubical building on four floors - the rusty exterior is supposed to suggest that it was recently excavated. It has huge displays of findings, archaeology and the region's long history, so reckon to spend far longer here than on the outdoor ruins.
Simple hotel, you're paying for the location.
Campsite for caravans, motorhomes, and tents. Motel rooms available. Hot showers, laundry, electric hook-up, free Wi-Fi. Watch what you're paying, the owner is charming but ramps up the prices.
Çanakkale 35 km north is the area's transport hub and has the most amenities - you're more likely to base there than in Troy.
Read in the guideTevfikiye village and the Troy sites are compact, walk everywhere. You need stout footwear for the outdoor ruins, which are lumpy and slippery after rainfall.
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