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A time travel along the greenery

Amasya

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HELLO, AMASYA

A time travel along the greeneryWelcome.

Houses on the greener banks and rock tombs on the slope shape the urban fabric of Amasya together, gathering historic areas in the center on a walking route leaves a more flexible day for other stops around.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Amasya · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Nature and city discovery

Kral Kaya Mezarları

In the Hellenistic period, the King's Rock Tombs, which belonged to the kings of Pontus, who used Amasya as their capital from 302 BC to 26 BC, Amasya...
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02Nature and city discovery

Yalıboyu Evleri

Amasya Yalıboyu Houses are houses built on the side of Yeşilırmak, on historic wall walls, with wooden crevices and brick fillings.
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03Historic and cultural landmark

Amasya Kalesi

A masya Castle is on Mount Harshena, which covers the north of the Amasya province centre, also known as Castle Harshena.
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04Selected place to visit

Abide Hatun Camii

The mosque, located in the village of Karamustafapaşa in Merzifon district, was built in the 17th century on behalf of Aude Hatun, mother of Kara Mustafa Pasha of Merzifon.
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05Selected place to visit

Alçak Köprü

The Low Bridge was in Roman times to connect the castle and its surroundings, which were the urban center of the time, to the opposite shore of Yeşilırmak, i.e. to the settlement of the city.
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06Selected place to visit

Amasya Bedesteni

The Bedesten, built in 1483 by Hussein Agha, one of Bayezid II's gatekeepers, has undergone significant changes according to its original form....
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Amasya · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Amasya food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Amasya cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Amasya · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    KRAL KAYA MEZARLARI · YALIBOYU EVLERİ

    Find first stop on map
  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    AMASYA KALESİ · ABİDE HATUN CAMİİ

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    ALÇAK KÖPRÜ · AMASYA BEDESTENİ

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Amasya Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Amasya On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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