About Sestos
Sestos (Greek: Σηστός, Latin: Sestus) was an ancient city in Thrace. It was located at the Thracian Chersonese peninsula on the European coast of the Hellespont, opposite the ancient city of Abydos, and near the town of Eceabat in Turkey.
In Greek mythology, Sestos is presented in the myth of Hero and Leander as the home of Hero.
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Location and Access
Sestos is located in Çanakkale. Coordinates are 40.22836, 26.41723. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Çanakkale.
Places to Visit Near Sestos
Historical Places
Akbaş Şehitliği Anıtı
Historical Places
Emetullah Women's Fountain
Historical Places
Religious Sites
Bigalı Village Mosque
Museums
Bigalı Köyü 19.Tümen Müzesi
Museums
Nature & Outdoors
Historical Places
Kilye Castle
Historical Places in Çanakkale
Historical Places
Thymbra
Historical Places
Alexandria Troas
Historical Places
Achilleion
Historical Places
Kilitbahir Castle
Historical Places
Bozcaada Castle
Historical Places
Lampsacus
Historical Places
Historical Places
Çanakkale Martyrs Memorial
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Çanakkale
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 40.22836, 26.41723
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