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Cape Helles is the rocky headland at the southwesternmost tip of the Gallipoli peninsula, Turkey. It was the scene of heavy fighting between Ottoman Turkish and British troops during the landing at Cape Helles at the beginning of the Gallipoli campaign in 1915. The name derives from the mythical Greek princess Helle who drowned in the Hellespont; 'Helles' is genitive of 'Helle' in the ancient Greek language.

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The Çanakkale Clock Tower is located in the city center of Çanakkale, near the ferry pier. It was built in 1896 or 1897 by Sancakbeyi Cemil Pasha, with funding from the Italian Vitalis Gaptiorele. Constructed from Ayvalık cut stone, the tower is 20 meters high and has five floors. The Clock Tower was built during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II and bears his tughra. It is within walking distance of the Nusret Mine Ship (409 m), TCG Uluçalireis (315 m), and Çimenlik Castle (466 m). The nearest public transport is the Çanakkale ferry stop (162 m).

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Plugge's Plateau, located in Eceabat, Çanakkale, is a hill 100 meters above sea level, named after Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Plugge, commander of the Auckland Battalion. It was captured by the 3rd Australian Infantry Brigade on April 25, 1915. Turkish soldiers called it Hain Tepe (Treacherous Hill) due to the effect of the artillery battery located there. The Arıburnu Memorial (319 m) and Ari Burnu (360 m) are within walking distance.

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Tavşan Adası, also known as Rabbit Island, is the largest island in the Karayer Islands group, located off the coast of Çanakkale. It is named for the numerous rabbits that inhabit it and was known as Kalidne in ancient times. The island was used as a stone quarry during the Byzantine period, and today it is a popular spot for diving enthusiasts, with monastery ruins still visible.