Turkey - Thrace & Marmara (PDF Chapter)
Grand narratives have unfolded in this corner of Turkey for millenniums, leaving an extraordinary archaeological site (Troy), a city of Ottoman buildings (Edirne), historically significant battlefields (Gallipoli) and a fascinating and physically beautiful island outpost (Gökçeada) for visitors to explore.
- visit Selimiye Mosque, the exquisite World Heritage-listed building in the former Ottoman capital of Edirne
- sample local wine and food at vineyards among stunning scenery along the Thrace Wine Route
- investigate the fascinating Greek heritage and windswept landscape on the Aegean island of Gökçeada
Coverage includes: Edirne, Tekirdağ, Gallipoli Peninsula, Eceabat, Çanakkale, Troy (Truva) and Gökçeada.
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