Gallipoli
About Gallipoli
Gallipoli is one of the most historically significant destinations in Turkey, known for its battlefields, memorials, cemeteries and emotional connection to World War I history. Located on the Gallipoli Peninsula in northwestern Turkey, the region attracts visitors from around the world who come to remember the soldiers who fought during the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915.
For Australians and New Zealanders especially, Gallipoli holds deep national importance as the birthplace of the ANZAC spirit. Every year, thousands of visitors travel to Gallipoli to attend ANZAC Day ceremonies and explore the historic battlefields.
Visitors choose Gallipoli for history tours, memorial visits, cultural travel and educational experiences. The area offers peaceful landscapes, coastal scenery and some of the most important war memorials in the world.
Gallipoli is also closely connected with nearby destinations such as Canakkale, Troy Ancient City and the Dardanelles Strait, making it an important stop for travelers exploring northwestern Turkey.
From preserved trenches and cemeteries to moving memorials overlooking the sea, Gallipoli offers a powerful and unforgettable journey through history.
For travelers interested in history, remembrance and meaningful cultural experiences, Gallipoli is one of the most important places to visit in Turkey.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time to Visit
All year
Nearest Airport
Canakkale Airport (CKZ)
Popular Attractions
ANZAC Cove
ANZAC Cove is the most famous site in Gallipoli, where Australian and New Zealand troops landed on 25 April 1915. Today, it remains one of the most emotional and visited memorial areas on the peninsula.
Lone Pine Cemetery
Lone Pine is one of the main Australian memorial sites in Gallipoli. It commemorates thousands of Australian soldiers who fought and died during the campaign.
Chunuk Bair Memorial
Chunuk Bair is one of the most important New Zealand memorial sites in Gallipoli. The hill offers panoramic views over the peninsula and played a key role during the battles.
The Nek
The Nek was the site of one of the most tragic battles of the Gallipoli Campaign. It became internationally known through books, documentaries and films about ANZAC history.
Turkish 57th Regiment Memorial
This memorial honors the Ottoman 57th Infantry Regiment, famous for Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s order: “I do not order you to attack, I order you to die.”
Gallipoli Battlefields
The peninsula contains preserved trenches, tunnels, memorials and battlefield areas where visitors can better understand the realities of World War I combat.
Canakkale Martyrs’ Memorial
Located near the southern part of the peninsula, this massive monument commemorates Turkish soldiers who lost their lives defending the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli Campaign.
Kabatepe Museum
The museum displays photographs, weapons, personal belongings and wartime artifacts related to the Gallipoli Campaign and ANZAC history.
Troy Ancient City
Located near Canakkale, Troy is one of the most famous ancient cities in the world and can easily be combined with a Gallipoli tour.
Dardanelles Strait
The Dardanelles is the strategic waterway that made Gallipoli one of the most important battle zones of World War I. Boat tours and viewpoints offer beautiful scenery and historical insight.
Gallipoli is a destination where history, remembrance and human stories come together in a deeply moving way. Whether you explore the battlefields, visit ANZAC memorials, walk through peaceful cemeteries or discover the surrounding region of Canakkale, Gallipoli offers one of the most meaningful travel experiences in Turkey.
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