Anatolia, the Archaeological Site of Troy

 The city of Troy was conquered by the Greeks and their "Trojan Horse" after the abduction of Helen, a queen from Sparta, according to Homer's "Iliad". If you like archaeology and have a good imagination, this is a good stop just south of the Dardanelles strait.

 

Fascinating NW Turkey: Selçuk to Gallipoli

Ancient Ephesus in Selçuk, coastal Ayvalik, the ancient city of Troy, and the historical and heartbreaking WWI battlegrounds on Gallipoli. This pivotal region has sites spanning thousands of years and multiple civilizations.

Eastern Roman Empire

Well-preserved Roman ruins are present in many towns along Turkey's west coast.