Guide - Assos (Behramkale)

This little place in the Aegean Sea, north coast is literally surrounded by history. Built on the ruins of the ancient Assos, the current village of Behramkale is the cluster of stone houses under a akropol crowned by the ancient Greek temple dedicated to Athens (see illustration). This is a wonderful opesachavane scenic spot overlooking the sea Greek island of Lesbos.

Old Assos is a symbol of his school of philosophy, which was led by Aristotle in his heyday for the Persian invasion in 344 BC. Long cobbled lane leading to a small fishing port to look at a number of excellent hotels and restaurants. Whatever it is especially popular spot with the Turkish tourists, construction of control have helped protect the village of the rural charm. In the joy of Assos in this windswept ruins work a preference for fresh fish in bulk water - especially in the quieter off-season.

On the road

Assos is 1 hour drive south of Canakkale through the small town of Ayvacik (not to be confused with Ayvalik).

There dolmus of Ayvacik of every hour in summer, less often outside in the season.

Ayasofya

Built initially in 325, the basilica was rebuilt during the reign of Emperor Justinian who wanted to be "the largest and most beautiful churches that is."
Two architects dedicated to the masterpiece with more than 10 000 workers and piles of gold, it was inaugurated in 537. After conquering Ottomans, the church was converted into a mosque and then he added the minarets. In 1935, Ataturk decided to turn it into a cultural museum. The interior of St. Sophia is a pure wonder. Its dome that rises to 54 metres above the ground, its 107 columns, mosaics and narthex of Christ in majesty to make it one of the most famous monuments in the world.