The symbols of the riverside city that will catch your eye when you come to the houses of Yalboyo are Mount Harshina and the rock-cut tombs of the Kings of Pontus. The city, which was used as the capital of the state of Pontus in 333 BC, is also home to the tombs of kings of the Hellenistic period. Rock tombs are made of carving and form giant blocks of rock...
The National Struggle Museum and Congress Center, on the ground floor of the building, where the Amasya carousel, which forms the foundations of the Republic of Turkey, is explained by illuminated information panels, wax statues and artifact displays. In addition, the building hosts events such as seminars, conferences and exhibitions. Theatrical and poetry ...
Bayezid Complex, one of the symbols of Amasya, is a very beautiful historical monument. In 1481, its construction began after Bayezids accession to the throne and was completed in 1486, drawing attention with its social complex and the mosque next to it. This large riverside complex, one of the citys important historical landmarks, draws attention with its s...
Mirror Cave, One of the most visited tourist sites in Amasya, the structure that was carved out of a huge massif as a rocky tomb, is named inverted cave because it lights up when sunlight hits it. The building, which draws attention with its height of 13 meters, rotates on different floors. According to historians, it is claimed to be a mausoleum built in th...
Sabunçoğlu Museum of Medicine and History, opened its doors to its visitors as a museum of history of medicine and surgery since 2011. It served as a place where patients were treated during and after the years 1308-1309, the Ilkhanids, the Anatolian Seljuks and the Ottoman Empire.
Haziranlar Palace, built on the city walls, next to the Bayezid Mosque, reminds us of the Safranbolu houses with its architectural structure. The palace built in 1865 by Hasan Talat Effendi, treasurer of Amasya, is one of the most beautiful buildings from the Ottoman era. The ministry restored it in 1976 and turned it into a museum, it entered the restoratio...
Lake Tiki, one of the areas used as a recreation area in the Tachova region, is frequently visited by locals for picnics, although the scenery and facilities are a bit neglected, its natural environment is quite remarkable. It is essential to go on weekdays for camping in a quiet environment in the area which is very crowded on weekends. There are gazebos an...
The Old Town of Hatosha, registered as a World Heritage Site, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1986. It consists of two separate districts, the Lower Town and the Upper Town. The result of excavations carried out more than 100 years ago in both regions and especially the Hittite; Cultural remains dating back to the Assyrian, Hattian...
The Komasik Bath is one of the oldest in the city. The hammam was built in the district of Beyazitpasa, located in the city center, in 1495. The bathroom, which was built of cut stone and rubble, consists of three separate areas which are hot, cold and warm.
Amasya Miniature Museum, a historical city model inspired by a photograph taken in 1914, the construction of the museum began in 2008 and opened in 2010. You can listen to presentations in Turkish and English in the museum, where the cultural structure of the past, the fabric of the city, spatial and architectural structures, mountains, As well as animated c...
Although the exact date of construction is unknown, the aqueduct, considered by historians to have been built in the Hellenistic and early Roman times. The aqueduct was built as an inclined slide, depending on the terrain, to meet the citys water needs. The water channel, its length is 6 km, the part that you can see from the outside is located in an area of...
Another historical hammam in the district of Mehmet Pasha, located in the center of Amasya, is the hammam of Mustafa Bey, built in 1436, erected with cut stones and rubble like other historical buildings in a square plan, also draws attention with its domes. It consists of hot and cold sections.
The Jokmedris Mosque, the madrasa built in 1267 at the request of the ruler of Amasya, Seif al-Din Torumti, houses a mosque and a mausoleum. The building is known as the Sky Schools Collector, because of the octagonal bricks close to the blue color. The building, which contains special inscriptions in Seljuk architecture, is located in the center of the city...
Ferhat and Serene Lovers Museum, Amasya is known as the place where the legendary lovers Ferhat and Shirin lived. The traces of Farhat, who penetrated the mountains and fetched water for his love for Sirin, still live in this city in the name of the Farhat Water Canal. This folk story, as written in the Masnavi by the Iranian and Turkish Divan poets, Khusraw...
Mink Burmali Mosque, it is known that it was built by Vizier Giyasuddin Kehosrev, Najmuddin Feruh Bey and his brother Hazindar Yusuf. The mosque, built in 1242, draws attention with its twisted minaret. However, when the mosque was first built, its minaret was not like that. The minaret, which was first made of wood, was later damaged in a fire in 1730. The ...
The Princes Museum was built in the 19th century and demolished by the owner in 1986. The building was reconstructed according to the original by Amasya Prefecture in 2007 and reopened in 2008. It consists of a two-storey wooden building, in the basement are displayed wax statues of princes who were rulers of Amasya but could not become sultans, and wax stat...
Famous Lake Burabai, one of the natural wonders of the city, also known as Ainali Lake, the lake, which is a natural wonder, located at an altitude of 1050 meters above sea level, will amaze you the first time you see it with its lush green scenery. You can stay in one-story homes in the facility. If you want to spend a quiet vacation in contact with nature,...
Ortakoy Waterfall, to reach the waterfall, you have to go down the steep path in the Nut Garden. Although it appears small from a distance, you can be sure that you will encounter different atmospheres when you reach the waterfall. It is a hidden paradise that not many people know.
Akyol Lunapark is a place that Samsun residents prefer a lot during the summer season, especially on weekends. The amusement park, a place where you can come as a family and have fun, appeals to everyone from 7 to 70 years old.
With the construction of the Durban Dam on Kizilermak between 1984 and 1990, some 200 buildings were flooded. The only structure that survived the inundation was the minaret of the mosque. The unique view of the minaret on the water has made the surrounding environment one of the favorite places for photographers and hikers. The area where the safari and hun...
Amazon Island is built on 50 thousand square meters in Pati Park. Sections of the daily life of the Amazon women are introduced, in this area there are statues, engravings, parts of their daily life and the possessions of the Amazon, a matriarchal community in the village. Amazon Island was built in 2010. At the entrance, you are greeted by a statue of an Am...
The Kızıl Ermak River is the longest river emptying into the sea from Turkey. Its length is 1,355 km. It is not used for sea transportation. Its main branches are Delice River, Devreese and Jokermac.
Cakırlar Park, one of the oldest hiking and trekking areas in Samsun. There are tennis and basketball courts, shower cabin, prayer rooms, cafes, restaurants, toilets and entertainment areas. It is a place where you can walk in the sounds of birds, you can also bring your tent to camp or have a picnic.
The museum was opened in 2013 and contains documents, information, photos and materials related to Samsuns social, historical, cultural, geographical and economic structure. Consists of seven sections, floor A1; Information and documents on famous Samsun, chronological history of Samsun, period of war of independence and tobacco. The B1 floor contains the st...
