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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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Bazaars & Shopping

Gumushacikoy Covered Bazaar

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A historic bazaar commissioned by Köprülü Mehmet Paşa, with shops arranged along a central passage.

📍 İlçe merkezi, tarihî bedesten ve saat kulesi çevresi, 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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Museums & History

Gumuslu Mosque

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A historic mosque known for its stone architecture and interior decoration. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Hükümet Köprüsü karşısı, Yavuz Selim Meydanı çevresi, Merkez/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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Museums & History

Haliliye Madrasa

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A historic madrasa with a courtyard and surrounding educational spaces. Check current visiting and access arrangements before travelling.

📍 Gümüş yerleşimi, Gümüşhacıköy/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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