
Old world: The ruins of 'Troy' lie near the modern city of Çanakkale.

Looking good: Çanakkale is a pretty port city.

Gift horse: The Trojan War supposedly ended when the Greeks built a huge wooden horse.

Downfall: The Greeks hid in the horse, and left it for the Trojans, who took it inside the city, thinking it was a gift.

Sad end: The Greeks then jumped out of the horse and razed the city to the ground, says the myth.

Real life: Truva is home to what is said to be the ruined city of Troy.

Record breaker: The nearby Çannakale 1915 Bridge, opened in 2022, holds the world record for the longest suspension bridge span.

In their footsteps: Today visitors can walk the streets of ancient "Troy."

True(ish) story: Experts say that it's likely that Truva really is Troy.

Time travel: Çanakkale is a delightful city break on its own merits.