Çan

Çan is a district located in the geographical center of Çanakkale province. It is surrounded by Biga and Lapseki in the north, Yenice in the east, Çanakkale Merkez and Bayramiç districts in the west and south. In historical sources, the name Gergithes is found in the place where Çan was found. The Bell Sarcophagus, found in 1999, dates back to the 4th century BC. century shows. It has a population of 48,023. Çan district has 1 town and 67 villages. Karakoca Plain, Bahadırlı Plain and Helvacı Plain can be shown as the most important plains. The main livelihoods of the district are: Ceramic Industry, Lignite Coal Deposits and Çan Thermal Power Plant, as well as agriculture and animal husbandry.

Çingentepe Tumulus- Sarcophagus, Çan Ceramics, Çan Ceramic Factories are among the most important values ​​of Çan in terms of tourism. It serves people looking for a healthy life and healing, with the hot springs that can be included in the international network have water features, which are criteria in terms of thermal tourism, and the facilities reach international standards. Çan Spa, Bardakçılar Mountain Spa, Tepeköy Spa. Youth Tourism is also very common. Culture and Art Activities Nature Walk, Animal and Commodity Fair, Handicrafts are among our cultural and art activities.

We see the flavors of Çanakkale food culture in Çan cuisine as well. The culinary culture, especially in immigrant villages, constitutes the flavors frequently encountered in the region. Meat-milk soup, different vegetable and fruit pickles are the well-known tastes of the district. Especially, pickled pear made in barrels from the immature pear grown in the region is quite famous.