14 places to visit in the Ezine district of Çanakkale: 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). Plan your trip to Ezine with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Ezine is a district of Çanakkale Province. Including the centre, it is the fifth largest district in Çanakkale Province.
In ancient times there was a settlement on Çaltıkıran Hill. After the Battle of Manzikert, the Danishmend Turks destroyed this centre in the fighting that followed, and founded a new settlement named Danişment alongside it. According to local tradition, Abdurrahman Bey, the Bey of the Danishmend Turks, had the Grand Mosque built. After the founding of the Ottoman state, Ezine and its surroundings were annexed to Ottoman territory in the reign of Orhan Gazi.
Ezine is a settlement within the boundaries of the Marmara Region and lies 42 km from Çanakkale. The district is built on flat land, and its west, north and south are bordered by low hills. The largest and most important river in the district is the Menderes Stream. Summers are hot and dry, and winters are mild and rainy.
Geyikli Beach is 17 km from Ezine and lies beside Geyikli Pier, which provides transport to Bozcaada.
Ezine was part of the Sanjak of Biga until it became a district in 1886. Ezine and its surroundings were annexed to Ottoman territory after the end of the Karesi Principality. The Grand Mosque is believed to have been built in 1310 by Abdurrahman Bey of the Danishmends. Large areas of the seaside part of Ezine are covered with olive trees, and olive production is high. Ezine has a 37 km stretch of coastline. Ezine cheese has received a European Union geographical indication registration.
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Founded in 310 BC, Alexandria Troas was the largest port city of the Troad region in the Roman period. The ruins of the Herodes Atticus Bath, the city walls and the harbour structures can still be seen.
View on mapAn Ionic-order temple dating to the 2nd century BC, associated with the cult of Apollo mentioned by Homer in the Iliad. The temple's frieze reliefs are well preserved.
View on mapA tower in the form of a mansion, all that remains of the farm of Cezayirli Hasan Paşa.
View on mapAn ancient city within the boundaries of Ezine, settled in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
View on mapNear Yavaşlar village, on the summit of Çığrı Mountain, 500 m above the sea.
View on mapA mosque built in the Ottoman period, one of the oldest buildings in the district centre. It is notable for its stonework and domed structure. Built by the bazaar tradesmen, the mosque stands out for its position in the heart of commercial life.
View on mapLocated in the Camii Kebir neighbourhood, this is one of the earliest Ottoman mosques.
View on mapIt is said to have been built in the 14th century, in the reign of Yıldırım Beyazıt.
View on mapIn Kemallı village is a complex of a mosque, bathhouse and tomb.
View on mapThe village of Dalyan on the Aegean coast is known for its quiet beach and fishing harbour. It is a popular summer resort, with fresh fish restaurants and natural sand.
View on mapA thermal spa 18 km from Ezine, with accommodation and food and drink facilities.
View on mapA thermal spa 25 km from Ezine, near the Kestanbol and Tuzla hot springs.
View on map17 km from Ezine, beside Geyikli Pier, which provides transport to Bozcaada.
View on mapWhile you are in Ezine, you can also see the highlights of Çanakkale province. These places are in other districts; Ezine is about 50 km from the provincial centre.
Ezine Cheese was registered as a protected designation of origin on 10 April 2007 (TÜRKPATENT registration no. 86). Product group: cheeses. Registered by: Association for the Protection, Development and Promotion of Ezine Cheese and its Dairy Producers.
A börek made with Ezine's world-famous white cheese, baked with a generous filling of cheese between thin layers of filo. It is known for its crisp pastry and intense cheese flavour.
Wild herbs gathered around Ezine are cooked in olive oil and served. Sirken, mallow and radika are the most commonly used herbs.
Fresh fish from the Aegean Sea, coated in cornmeal and fried. It is served fresh in the restaurants of Dalyan village.
Ezine is known for its cheese-making tradition, which has continued for centuries. The plateaux where goat and sheep flocks graze are the source of the cheese's distinctive aroma.
Ezine is home to important settlements of the ancient Troad region. Alexandria Troas and the Temple of Apollo Smintheus reflect the region's rich history.
Ezine's economy is based on agriculture, livestock farming and cheese production. Ezine cheese enjoys high demand in national and international markets. Olive growing and olive oil production are traditional economic activities. Small livestock farming, especially goat rearing, is widespread.
Ezine is 50 km from Çanakkale city centre. It lies on the Çanakkale–İzmir road. Regular minibus services run from the Çanakkale intercity bus terminal.
The highlights of Ezine are 14 places: Alexandria Troas Ancient City, Gülpınar (Chryse) Apollon Smintheus Temple, Dalyan Village and Beach, Ezine Çarşı Mosque, Aleksandria Troas Ancient City, Neandria Ancient City, Cezayirli Hasan Paşa Köşkü, Abdurrahman (Ulu) Camii, Seferşah Mosque and Hammam, Kemallı Köyü Aslıhanbey Mosque and Hammam, Mavra Island, Kestanbol Hot Springs, Alakeçili Hot Springs and Geyikli Beach.
Ezine Peyniri, Ezine Peynirli Börek, Zeytinyağlı Ot Yemekleri and Balık Tava are the standout dishes on Ezine's tables.
Ezine is known for Ezine Cheese and its Cheese-Making Tradition. Ezine cheese, made from goat and sheep's milk by traditional methods, has received an EU geographical indication registration. With its creamy texture and intense aroma, it is one of the finest white cheeses in Türkiye.
Ezine is 50 km from Çanakkale city centre. It lies on the Çanakkale–İzmir road. Regular minibus services run from the Çanakkale intercity bus terminal.
Suggested visit length: 1–2 days. Best time to visit: spring and summer.