Australian actor Russell Crowe visits Çanakkale, Istanbul

ÇANAKKALE – Doğan News Agency

Australian Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe arrived in the southeastern province of Çanakkale on May 22. Screen capture from DHA video.

Australian Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe arrived in the southeastern province of Çanakkale on May 22 with the U.S. producer Keith Rodger and British Dene Jesham.

The famous actor, who is travelling on a luxurious yacht named “Latiko” anchored a marina in Çanakkale Kordonboyu, came to Çanakkale early in the morning after visiting the Greek island of Mikonos. He and the others visited the Anzac Cove and the New Zealand monuments and graveyards in the Gallipoli National Park.

The famous actor tweeted about his visit, saying “The Turkish coastline is so beautiful.” He also tweeted: “The sun rising over the Gallipoli peninsula.”

 “In 1915 we would have been in ear shot of the Turk guns for the last hour. Lest we forget,” he said in another tweet. He also took pictures and shared them with his followers on Twitter.

The actor arrived in Istanbul today.