Amasya Attractions

 
Central South Pontus (Black Sea)

The provincial capital of Amasya nestles picturesquely in the narrow transverse valley of the Yeslirmak (the ancient Iris) at the southern edge of the Pontus Mountains. Amasya's impressive setting is best appreciated from the vantage point of the fortress, the remains of which survive enthroned above the town. There are two distinct parts to Old Amasya. North of the river lies the earlier once walled Old Town, still with a large number of old dwelling houses. South of the river is an area which, though less ancient, nevertheless has many historic buildings both religious and secular.

Read More Amasya Kalesi

The Amasya Kalesi is a citadel built high above the city. Some parts of the structure, more specifically elements of the defensive walls, date from Roman times.

Read More Gök Medrese

The Gök Medrese is a three aisled Koranic school dating from the mid to late 13th C. On the grounds can be found the mausoleum called Turumtay Türbesi.

Read More Ottoman House (Hazeranlar Konagi)

The late 19th C Hazeranlar Konagi is an excellent example of an Ottoman town house. The home has been lovingly restored and is currently a museum.

Read More Rock tombs

Hewn from the rock face below the citadel, the rock tombs at Amasya were built for Pontic kings who ruled from 333 to 44 B.C.

Read More Sultan Beyazit Külliyesi

Built in the late 15th C by Ahmed, son of Bayazit II, Sultan Beyazit Külliyesi contains over 20,000 volumes of Koranic script.

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