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Most people think there isn't much to see in Troy but if you get the feel of the place and the various levels of troy it really is special. Read up the legend of Paris and Helen, stand by the stone roadway where hector rode down to meet Achillis. Look out at the land that was once water and imagine those 1,000 ships. The Iliad talks of this windy place with such poetry that when you stand at Troy you are with Homer and his words. Loved, loved the place.…
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Date of experience: June 2020
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I was looking forward to coming hear sicne we've all watched the movies and heard about it in school. Though other then the giant horse to take a picture with there isn't much to see here. The ruins are nothing to really take pictures of and it's just more alot of history then site seeing. …
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Really enjoyed visiting the old ruins of Troy. Was a couple hours bus ride from our accomodation in Çanakkale. I recommend a purchase or loan of a book that gives an overview of the different layers or different timelines of ‘Troy’ and shows what the city would of looked like. If you enjoy the story you’ll enjoy the visit. …
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Date of experience: September 2019
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This place is quite a lot of work to try to understand the history of the place. Lots of stones! With seven levels of archeological excavations, it's a challenge to absorb. But, they make if fun one way or another, including with the modern mock-up of a Trojan horse, great for photos!…
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Date of experience: November 2019
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wasn't sure what to expect, its one of those places everyone has heard of and it wasn't a disappointment, I would like to recommend good footwear for this site as the wooden walkways can be very slippery, as with a lot of sites in this country there are a lot of cats and dogs, but like all the locals they are friendly…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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