Troy
Ancient city in northwest Asia Minor
About Troy
Troy or Ilion was an ancient city located in present-day Çanakkale, Turkey. It is best known as the setting for the Greek myth of the Trojan War. The modern-day archaeological site, also known as Hisarlık, is open to the public as a tourist destination, and was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1998. Troy was repeatedly destroyed and rebuilt during its 4000 years of settlement.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: May – September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Troy
Where is Troy?
Troy is in Türkiye. The nearest city is Çanakkale, about 27 km away.
When is the best time to visit Troy?
The most comfortable months to visit Troy are May – September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Troy?
Yes. The 6-day Çeşme & Alaçatı plan is about 182 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Troy?
Tap "Plan a trip here" and Triptime AI builds a free day-by-day plan around Troy that you can edit on the map.
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