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Amasya

Discover Amasya, a historic city set along the Yeşilırmak River, famous for Ottoman riverside houses, Pontic rock tombs, hilltop fortifications, museums and more than eight thousand years of settlement.

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Ayas Aga Madrasa

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A historic educational building also known as Küçük Ağa Madrasa. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Amasya il merkezi, Ayas Ağa Medresesi, Merkez/Amasya

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Celebi Sultan Mehmet Mosque

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A historic mosque also known as Medrese Önü Mosque. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Merzifon ilçe merkezi, Medrese Önü Camii, Merzifon/Amasya

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Ezinepazar Caravanserai

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A historic Seljuk-period caravanserai with an interior divided by arches. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Ezinepazar Köyü, tarihî han alanı, Merkez/Amasya

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Fethiye Mosque

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A historic mosque incorporating part of a former Byzantine church. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Amasya il merkezi, Fethiye Camii, Merkez/Amasya

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Gumus Darphane Mosque

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A historic building formerly used as a mint and subsequently converted into a mosque. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Gümüş yerleşimi, Darphane Camii, Gümüşhacıköy/Amasya

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Gumus Yeni Mosque - Maden Mosque

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A historic former church converted into a mosque, retaining decorative wooden elements. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Gümüş yerleşimi, Maden Mahallesi, Gümüşhacıköy/Amasya

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Gumushacikoy Muftu Mosque

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A historic mosque characterised by its rectangular plan and wooden ceiling. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Gümüşhacıköy ilçe merkezi, Müftü Camii, Gümüşhacıköy/Amasya

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Halifet Gazi Mausoleum

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A mausoleum distinguished by its octagonal body, stone decoration and reused Roman sarcophagus. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Amasya il merkezi, Halifet Gazi Kümbeti, Merkez/Amasya

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Mehmet Pasa Mosque

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One of Amasya's historic monuments of religious architecture. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Amasya il merkezi, Mehmet Paşa Camii, Merkez/Amasya

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Amasya practical travel guide

Amasya is a compact historic city set along the Yeşilırmak River beneath steep cliffs. Ottoman houses, royal rock tombs and waterside walks make it one of northern Türkiye's most atmospheric small-city destinations.

Top experiences

  • ✓Walk beside the riverside Ottoman houses.
  • ✓See the Rock Tombs of the Pontic Kings.
  • ✓Climb toward Harşena Castle for elevated city views.
  • ✓Visit the Museum of Amasya and the historic Bayezid II complex.

Best time to visit

Spring and early autumn are ideal for walking. Summer afternoons can be hot, and winter conditions may make steep routes slippery.

Getting around

Most central attractions are within walking distance. Taxis or minibuses are useful for elevated sites and places outside the historic center.

Where to stay

  • •The Yeşilırmak riverfront for atmosphere and walking access.
  • •The city center for transport and a wider choice of services.

Local food to try

Amasya çöreğiKeşkekBakla dolmasıToyga soupAmasya apples

Practical tips

  • ✓Use care on steep steps leading toward the rock tombs and castle.
  • ✓Walk the riverfront after dark when historic buildings are illuminated.
  • ✓Check photography rules inside museums and religious buildings.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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