Things to Do in Bayramiç: 9 Places to Visit

Places to Visit in Bayramiç

• 1 Historic
• 2 Religious
• 3 Nature
• 3 Cultural

While you are in Bayramiç, you can also see the highlights of Çanakkale province. These places are in other districts; Bayramiç is about 60 km from the provincial centre.

• Troy Ancient City — On the mound of Hisarlık, 30 km south of Çanakkale, the city of the Trojan War told in the Iliad; it was discovered in 1871 by Heinrich Schliemann.
• Troy Museum — A museum opened on 10 October 2018 in the village of Tevfikiye, at the entrance to the archaeological site; it displays more than 6,000 original artefacts from Troy and the Troad and was established with the aim of securing the return of Trojan finds smuggled abroad.
• Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial — A 41.7-metre-high four-legged monument at the tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula, on Hisarlık Tepe above Morto Bay, built in memory of the martyrs of 1915; it opened in 1960. Beside it are the Turkish Cemetery, the Mehmetçik Monument and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
• Gallipoli Peninsula Historical Site — A 33,000-hectare area covering almost the whole of Eceabat district; it became a national park in 1973 and the "Gallipoli Historical Site of the Çanakkale Battles" in 2014. With its cemeteries, trenches, the Kabatepe Information Centre and monuments, it is an open-air museum of 1915.
• 57th Regiment Cemetery — A symbolic cemetery opened in 1992 at Bombasırtı in memory of the 628 soldiers of the 57th Regiment, all of whom fell as martyrs during the Anzac landing and the battles that followed.
• Anzac Cove — The cove where Australian and New Zealand troops landed on 25 April 1915; a dawn service is held here every year on 25 April.

Practical Information for Visiting Bayramiç

Suggested time

1-2 days

Best time to visit

Spring and summer

Places to visit

9 places

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  Bayramiç Tahin Helvası (Bayramiç tahini halva)

  Bayramiç Tahin Helvası was registered as a protected geographical indication on 9 August 2021 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 843). Product group: bakery and pastry products, pastries and desserts. Registered by: Bayramiç Chamber of Agriculture.

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  Bayramiç Zeytinyağı (Bayramiç olive oil)

  Bayramiç Zeytinyağı was registered as a designation of origin on 25 April 2022 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 1091). Product group: solid and liquid fats including butter. Registered by: Bayramiç Chamber of Agriculture.

Culture, Local Products and Economy of Bayramiç

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  Mount Ida Mythology

  In Greek mythology, Mount Ida is known as the place where the gods gathered and where Paris gave the Golden Apple to Aphrodite. This mythological heritage is part of the region's cultural identity.

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  Sarıkız Legend

  Sarıkız Hill, the highest peak of the Kaz Mountains, is based on the legend of a girl who was wrongly accused. Sarıkız memorial ceremonies are held every year in August.

Local Products

• Bayramiç Beyazı (Bayramiç White apples) — Bayramiç Beyazı was registered as a designation of origin on 1 January 2012 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 157). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Bayramiç Chamber of Agriculture.
• Bayramiç Elması (Bayramiç apples) — Bayramiç Elması was registered as a designation of origin on 16 December 2016 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 203). Product group: processed and unprocessed fruits, vegetables and mushrooms. Registered by: Bayramiç Chamber of Agriculture.

Economy

Bayramiç's economy is based on agriculture and livestock. Apple growing is the district's most important agricultural activity; Bayramiç Beyazı apples are known in the national market. Olive growing, beekeeping and small livestock farming are other sources of livelihood. The nature tourism potential of the Kaz Mountains is increasingly being realised.

How to Get to Bayramiç

Bayramiç is 60 km from Çanakkale city centre. It is reached via the Çanakkale–Edremit road. Regular minibus services run from Çanakkale Intercity Bus Terminal.

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Other Districts of Çanakkale

• Çanakkale Central District 5 places Çimenlik Castle, Troy Ancient City and 1915 Çanakkale Bridge
• Ayvacık 8 places Assos (Behramkale) Ancient City, Babakale and Sivrice Beach
• Biga 8 places Karabiga (Priapus), Biga Stream and Kemer Dam and Lake
• Bozcaada 10 places Bozcaada Castle, Ayazma Beach and Habbele Beach
• Çan 10 places Çan Thermal Park, Etili Höyük and Çan Castle Ruins
• Eceabat 6 places Kilitbahir Castle, Çanakkale Martyrs' Memorial and Conkbayırı
• Ezine 14 places Alexandria Troas Antik Kenti (Alexandria Troas ancient city), Gülpınar (Chryse) Apollon Smintheus Tapınağı (Gülpınar (Chryse) Temple of Apollo Smintheus) and Dalyan Köyü ve Plajı (Dalyan village and beach)
• Gelibolu 9 places Gelibolu Castle, Gelibolu Harbour and Gelibolu Peninsula Historical National Park
• Gökçeada 12 places Kaleköy (Kastro), Aydıncık Beach and Marmaros Waterfall
• Lapseki 7 places Lampsakos Ancient City Ruins (Lampsakos Antik Kenti Kalıntıları), Lapseki Seafront (Lapseki Sahili) and Lapseki Çarşı Mosque (Lapseki Çarşı Camii)
• Yenice 8 places Yenice Forests, Kazdağı National Park (Yenice Entrance) and Yenice Çarşı Mosque