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Altar of Zeus (Adatepe)

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Altar of Zeus (Adatepe)

Ayvacık, Çanakkale

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A rock altar overlooking the Gulf of Edremit, where, according to legend, Zeus watched the Trojan War.

Safety warning

The rocks are slippery and have no railings; be careful with children.

Its story

The Altar of Zeus is a place of offering made of large rock blocks and climbed by steps, on the sea-facing slope of Adatepe village. According to local stories based on the Iliad, Zeus, father of the gods, watched the Trojan War from this slope of Mount Ida. From the rocks there is a wide view of the Gulf of Edremit, the Ayvalık islands and Lesbos (Midilli). Reached by a short, shady path, the site is especially impressive at sunset.

Key facts

Walk
Short path from the car park
Admission
Free

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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39.56035, 26.61801

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adatepe,_Ayvac%C4%B1k | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adatepe,_Ayvac%C4%B1k