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Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı
The Sanctuary of Apollo Smintheus (Smintheion) is located in the town of Gülpınar, in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. Known for the Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the site is considered one of the most important sanctuaries of the Late Hellenistic Period in Anatolia. Official Turkish Museums The Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the most important structure of the sanctuary, was built around 150 BC. Among the Apollo cults in Anatolia, it is the only example known for the mouse symbol.
Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı and 5 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı sits within Ayvacık, Çanakkale. The toroti catalogue holds 70 described stops across Çanakkale, 11 of them in Ayvacık.
The nearest stop is Babakale Kalesi, 7.8 km to the southwest. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı?
- The Sanctuary of Apollo Smintheus (Smintheion) is located in the town of Gülpınar, in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. Known for the Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the site is considered one of the most important sanctuaries of the Late Hellenistic Period in Anatolia. Official Turkish Museums The Temple of Apollo Smintheus, the most important structure of the sanctuary, was built around 150 BC. Among the Apollo cults in Anatolia, it is the only example known for the mouse symbol.
- Where is Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı?
- Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı is in Ayvacık, Çanakkale.
- How long does it take to visit Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı?
- The suggested visit time for Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı; the closest are Babakale Kalesi, Assos Antik Kenti, Assos.