Eceabat
The first settlement in what is now Eceabat was founded by the Thracians, a Balkan people. Later the settlement became known as Madytos & later as Maydos & received migrants coming from Foca (Phokai), Miletos & Midilli Island (Lesbos). The geographer Strabo writes that the town was founded by Phoenicians.
When you look at the town from the sea, the Ottomans fortresses along the shore of the Strait, erected to maintain control of the Dardanelles, provide an impressive view.
Important Canakkale Numbers
• Emergency : 112 • Police Hotline : 155 • Gendermarie : 156
• Coastguard : 158
• Canakkale Governors Office: +286 217 1234
www.canakkale.gov.tr
• Canakkale Municipality : +286 217 5402 • Canakkale State Hospital : +286 217 1098
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Post Office : +286 217 8800 • Provincial Police Station : +286 217 5262
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Tourism Police : +286 217 5260 / 5376 •
Provincial Tourism Authority
Tel : +286 217 5012
In Turkey, you can obtain consular assistance from the:
Australian Embassy
88 Ugur Mumcu Caddesi
Gaziosmanpasa Ankara TURKEY
Telephone: (90 312) 459 9500
Facsimile: (90 312) 446 4827
Website: http://www.turkey.embassy.gov.au/
or
Australian Consulate-General
16th Floor, Suzer Plaza (Ritz Carlton Hotel)
Askerocagı Caddesi No. 15, Elmadag
Istanbul TURKEY
Telephone: (90 212) 243 1333
Facsimile: (90 212) 243 1332
or
Australian Consulate
Kolin Hotel
Kepez 17100
Canakkale TURKEY
Telephone: (90 286) 218 1721
Facsimile: (90 286) 218 1724
New Zealand Embassy
Kizkulesi Sokak No.11, Gaziosmanpasa, Ankara
Telephone: +90 312 446 3333
Email: nzembassy@ttmail.com
Website: New Zealand Embassy Turkey
Office hours: Mon - Fri 08:30 - 17:00
Register with DFAT
If you are travelling to Turkey, whatever the reason & however long you'll be there, we encourage you to register with the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade. You can register online or in person at any Australian Embassy, High Commission or Consulate. The information you provide will help the authorities to contact you in an emergency - whether it is a natural disaster, civil disturbance or a family issue.
In a consular emergency if you are unable to contact the missions, you can contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135 within Australia. In Australia, the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade in Canberra may be contacted on (02) 6261 3305.
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