Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park (Çanakkale Epic Promotion Center)
Gelibolu Yarımadası Tarihi Alan / Çanakkale Destanı Tanıtım Merkezi
The main battlefield of the Gallipoli Campaign in World War I, with dozens of cemeteries and memorials across the peninsula. The Epic Promotion Center in Kabatepe retells the campaign through an immersive cinema.
From 1915 to 1916, Allied and Ottoman forces fought fiercely here for more than eight months. Casualties on both sides exceeded 500,000, and Mustafa Kemal rose to prominence from this campaign. The peninsula is now a historical national park. The northern sector covers the ANZAC battlefields, including ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair. The southern sector includes Cape Helles and the memorials. The Çanakkale Epic Promotion Center in Kabatepe has 11 simulation halls that recreate the battle using 3D imagery and vibrating seats. The show takes about 1.5 hours, and tickets must be purchased (about €10 for foreign visitors, with English commentary). From Çanakkale, take a ferry to Eceabat. Then you can book a local day tour (about 6–7 hours) or drive yourself.
Opening hours
Promotion center approx. 09:00–17:00, may close Mon; outdoor memorial sites open all day
Nearby sights
- Lone Pine Cemetery & Memorial
- Anzac Cove
- 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial
- Chunuk Bair (Conkbayırı)
- Rumeli Mecidiye Bastion (Corporal Seyit)
- Kilitbahir Castle
- Çimenlik Castle & Naval Museum
- Dardanelles Ferry (Çanakkale–Eceabat/Kilitbahir)