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Peninsula and forest routesWelcome.
In Sinop, the city centre and the peninsula environment are prominent stops of the coastal trip. With its historic prison environment, Hamsilos and İnceburun offer different visiting areas. You can complete the walk in the center with a vehicle-operated route on the coast.
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.
Sinop · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Tarihi Cezaevi
After the conquest of Sinop by the Anatolian Seljuks in 1214, an inner castle was built at the behest of Sultan Izzeddin Keykavus.Read the official guide
Hamsilos Tabiat Parkı
The shores of the Black Sea, which are quite smooth, are disrupted by the protrusions of important noses such as the Sinop Peninsula. The Sinop Peninsula is at the northernmost end of Turkey...Read the official guide
Sinop Müzesi
The first museum activities in Sinop began in 1921, from the necropolis to the west of the city surrounded by walls, and during the construction within the city.Read the official guide
Ağcaçal Mağarası
Agcaçal Cave is located in Agcaçal, at the top of Pecanligag Village, 25 kilometers from Sinop Durağan District, located at the entrance of the cave.Read the official guide
Akgöl Tabiat Parkı
Akgöl is located south of Ayancık district of Sinop. It was declared a tourist destination as Akgöl Plateau in 1991.Read the official guide
Alaaddin Cami
It is located in the center of the city. Evkaf records that this mosque, which was written as belonging to the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat, was founded in 1214 in Seljuk State.Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Sinop in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Sinop · 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.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationSinop 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 Sinop cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Sinop · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.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.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
TARİHİ CEZAEVİ · HAMSİLOS TABİAT PARKI
Find first stop on map - 02
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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?
Sinop 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.
Black Sea / Other stories.
Black SeaAmasya
A time travel along the greenery
Black SeaArtvin
Valleys, lakes, stone structures
Black SeaBolu
Roads through the forest
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.