Destination
Assos Antik Kenti
Assos Ancient City is located within the borders of Behram (Behramkale) village in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. According to writers of the Ancient Period, the city was founded in the 7th century BC. However, recent archaeological studies have determined that the city’s history dates back to the Bronze Age. Çanakkale Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Although it is a port city, Assos is situated on and at the foot of a volcanic rocky hill approximately 238 meters above the Aegean Sea coast.
Assos Antik Kenti and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Assos Antik Kenti sits within Ayvacık, Çanakkale. The toroti catalogue holds 70 described stops across Çanakkale, 11 of them in Ayvacık.
The nearest stop is Assos, 400 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Assos Antik Kenti?
- Assos Ancient City is located within the borders of Behram (Behramkale) village in the Ayvacık district of Çanakkale. According to writers of the Ancient Period, the city was founded in the 7th century BC. However, recent archaeological studies have determined that the city’s history dates back to the Bronze Age. Çanakkale Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Although it is a port city, Assos is situated on and at the foot of a volcanic rocky hill approximately 238 meters above the Aegean Sea coast.
- Where is Assos Antik Kenti?
- Assos Antik Kenti is in Ayvacık, Çanakkale.
- How long does it take to visit Assos Antik Kenti?
- The suggested visit time for Assos Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Assos Antik Kenti?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Assos Antik Kenti; the closest are Assos, Behram Plajı, Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı.