1. Historical and Cultural Sites in Gallipoli

Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park

Located on the Gallipoli Peninsula—the site of the Battle of Çanakkale—this national park is one of the must-see destinations on the peninsula and is situated approximately 30–35 kilometers from the district center. You can reach the area by private vehicle or by taking minibuses that depart from the district center.

The national park, built in memory of the soldiers who lost their lives in the land and air battles of the Battle of Gallipoli—a conflict that determined the country’s fate—contains monuments and graves. During your visit to the national park, where you can learn a great deal about how the war was won, you can gain even more detailed information if you take a guided tour.

During your vacation in Gallipoli, you can visit the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park free of charge to experience the region’s spiritual power and gain a deeper understanding of the spirit of the Battle of Çanakkale.

Established in 1973 and listed on the United Nations’ list of National Parks and Protected Areas, the Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park is located at the southern tip of the Gallipoli Peninsula and covers an area of 33,000 hectares on the European side of the Dardanelles Strait

The sites of the Gallipoli Naval and Land Battles of World War I are located on the Gallipoli Peninsula. In addition to a wide range of artifacts—including sunken ships, cannons, trenches, forts, and bastions, as well as hundreds of other war-related relics—the area is home to the war graves and memorials of more than 60,000 Turkish martyrs and more than 250,000 Australian, New Zealand, British, and French soldiers. Battlefields, war graves, monuments, and war-related relics have been designated as “historic sites” and “cultural assets.” There are also numerous “archaeological sites and monuments” dating back to 4000 BCE. Among the wide variety of “natural sites and monuments” are beaches, coves, patches of woodland intermixed with Mediterranean scrub (maquis), striking geological and geomorphological formations, a salt lake (which until recently was a coastal lake), and an intriguing collection of “cultural heritage” featuring unique examples of 15th-century military architecture.

Martyrs' Cemeteries, Memorial Graves, and Must-See Sites in the Gallipoli Historical National Park:

• Çimenlik Castle
• Çamburnu Castle (National Park Center)
• Değirmen Burnu Fort
• “Dur Yolcu” Inscription
• Kilitbahir Castle
• Damat İbrahim Pasha Fountain
• Kilitbahir Cahidi Sultan Mosque
• Namazgah Battery
• Rumeli Hamidiye Battery
• Rumeli Mecidiye Battery
• Seyit Onbaşı Monument and R. Mecidiye Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Feyzullah Efendi’s Tomb
• Havuzlar Martyrs’ Cemetery Monument
• Soğanlıdere Martyrs’ Cemeteries
• Şahindere First-Aid Station and Second Lieutenant
• 1915 Red Crescent Hospital Museum
• Last Arrow Monument
• Zığındere First-Aid Station Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Nuri Yamut Monument
• Lieutenant Colonel Hasan Bey Monument
• Martyrs’ Monument
• Kanlı Çeşme
• Seddülbahir Fortress
• First Martyrs’ Monument
• Ertuğrul Fortress
• Yahya Çavuş Martyrs’ Memorial
• Helles Memorial
• Gözetleme Tepe Martyrs’ Memorial
• Kabatepe Visitor Center
• Anzac Cove and Ceremony Area
• Monument to the Turkish Soldier, 1992
• Karayörükdere Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Kanlısırt Inscription
• Kırmızı Sırt Trenches (Tunnel Entrance)
• ANZAC Memorial Cemetery, Lone Pine
• Lieutenant Colonel Hüseyin Avni Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Çataldere Martyrs’ Cemetery and Monument
• 57th Regiment Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Kesikdere Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Corporal Mehmet Memorial (Cesarettepe)
• Arıburnu Ridges
• Mesudiye Cannon
• Conkbayırı Mehmetçik Park Inscriptions
• Conkbayırı New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery
• Conkbayırı Atatürk Memorial
• Conkbayırı Second Lieutenant Nazif Çakmak Martyrs’ Cemetery and Memorial
• Conkbayırı: The Site Where Atatürk’s Watch Was Shattered
• Conkbayırı: Atatürk’s War Observation Post
• Kocadere Hospital Martyrs’ Cemetery
• Atatürk House in Bigalı Village
• Bigalı Castle
• Akbaş Castle
• Özay Gündoğan Museum in Büyük Anafarta Village
• Lieutenant Colonel Halit and Lieutenant Colonel Ziya Martyrs’ Cemetery in Büyük Anafarta Village
• Büyük Anafarta Village First Lieutenant Halit and Second Lieutenant Rıza
• First Lieutenant Hasan Tahsin and Regimental Mufti Martyrs’ Memorial
• Kireçtepe Gendarmerie Martyrs’ Memorial, Monument, and Inscription

Gelibolu District

• Gelibolu Castle (Historic Harbor): Built in the 15th century, this castle has served as an important defensive structure throughout Gelibolu’s history. In addition to its ruins, the castle offers a beautiful view.
• Gelibolu Historic City Center: With its historic houses, markets, and streets, this area captures the old-world charm of Gelibolu and is ideal for shopping and observing local life.
• Piri Reis Museum
• Gallipoli War Museum
• Gallipoli Lighthouse
• Çimpe Castle
• Antique Tractor Museum
• Bayraklı Baba Tomb
• Namazgah (Azaplar Mosque)
• Hallacı Mansur Shrine
• Sinan Pasha Tomb
• Mevlevihane
• Çilehane
• French Cemetery
• Mehmedi Bican Tomb
• Yazıcı Ahmet Efendi Tomb
• Gazi Süleyman Pasha Mausoleum
• Namık Kemal’s Grave
• Saruca Pasha Mausoleum
• Saruca Pasha Bathhouse
• Emir Ali Baba Mausoleum
• Russian Cemetery
• Sofra Dede Mausoleum
• Dai Mehmet Efendi Mausoleum
• Hacı Köçek Dede Mausoleum
• Bahşızade Sultan Mausoleum
• Oruç Baba Mausoleum
• Ibn Bennah Mausoleum
• Veli Baba Mausoleum
• Hüseyin Beçce Gazi Mausoleum
• Ethem Bin Abdullah Piri Mausoleum
• Ibn Şimşit Mausoleum
• Ece Bey Mausoleum
• Sancaktar Baba Mausoleum
• Kaşıkçı Dede Mausoleum
• Gaffar Baba Mausoleum
• Ahmet Keşfi El-Aziz Mausoleum
• Sheikh Hacı Seyid Efendi Mausoleum
• Ayşe Hatun Mausoleum
• Alaaddin Kalfa Mausoleum
• Kalender Baba Mausoleum
• Hacı Keçeci Mausoleum
• Fikirli Sinan Mausoleum
• Sofuca Halil Mausoleum
• Hoca Hamza Mausoleum
• Zeynel Arab Mausoleum
• Zincirli Ahmet Dede Mausoleum
• Ibn Hasancık Mausoleum
• Şerbetçi Baba Mausoleum
• Hakkı Hayran Dede Mausoleum
• Mastarlı Dede Mausoleum
• Has Ahmet Bey Mausoleum
• Piri Baba Mausoleum

2. Natural Beauty

• Güneyli Village Beach: One of Gelibolu’s most beautiful beaches, it is a favorite among vacationers thanks to its clean water and wide sandy shore. Here, you can sunbathe, go for a swim, or take a walk along the water’s edge. • Fatma Kadın Cove
• Mahmut Paşa Cove
• Yıldız Cove
• Orkide Beach
• Mavi Saroz Cove
• Despot Cove (İncir Altı)
• Hamzakoy Beach: Located in the city center, this beach is popular with both locals and visitors for its peaceful atmosphere and clean waters.
• Eğritaş Beach
• Bolayır Bakla Burnu
• Bolayır Altı Beach
• Saroz Beach
• Saroz Camp
• Koru Village Beach
• Evreşe Beach
• Adilhan Beach
• Kocaçeşme Beach
• Kocaçeşme Bird Watching Area
• Yeni Köy Beach
• Minnoş Cliffs
• Ece Harbor
• Kömür Harbor
• Armutlu Cove
• Papaz Cove (Yalnız Kaptan Cove)
• Değirmendüzü Cove
• Karaağaç Beach
• Sazlık Beach
• Koyun Harbor
• Burhanlı Beach
• Sütlüce Village Beach
• Kalonara Beach
• Çamlık Campground
• Büyük Kemikli Cape
• Küçük Kemikli Cape
• Suvla Cove
• Anzac Cove
• Kabatepe Harbor
• Kabatepe Forest Camp
• Cennet Camp
• Kum Camp
• Tekke Cove
• Ertuğrul Cove
• Morto Cove
• Seddülbahir Beach
• Zargana Beach
• Kocadere Beach

Conclusion

Gelibolu is a region well worth exploring for both its historical and natural beauty. A visit filled with historical monuments, beautiful beaches, cultural events, and local delicacies will ensure you create unforgettable memories. This unique district of Çanakkale takes its visitors on an enjoyable journey into both the depths of the past and the beauty of nature.