Travel guide

Amasya

Amasya lines the Yeşilırmak river with Ottoman houses, rock-cut tombs and quiet streets. It was a centre of learning and princely government, and the nearby valleys and orchards make it one of the most comfortable stops in the Black Sea interior.

Black Sea 342,242 7 Districts

Photo: Szgin · CC0

Why visit

Amasya

Künç KöprüGök MedreseAlçak KöprüMaden CamiiBoraboy GölüAmasya KalesiAmasya MüzesiAynalı Mağara

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This guide covers all 81 provinces, the World Heritage sites, local food, transport, emergency numbers and the small details that make a trip easier. It is written for foreign visitors and built from public records, official indexes and original research.

Opening hours, prices and transport change. Confirm details with the official venue before you go.

Sources: Sources & credits

Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı Türkiye Kültür Portalı

Top attractions

Künç Köprü Read more

Gök Medrese Read more

Alçak Köprü Read more

Maden Camii Read more

Boraboy Gölü Read more

Amasya Kalesi Read more

Amasya Müzesi Read more

Aynalı Mağara Read more

Civilizations of Anatolia

Civilizations

Pontusc. 300 BCE, 1461 CERead more

Local flavours

Sıkma Tarhana Çorbası · local specialtyBakla Dolması · local specialtyAmasya Keşkeği · local specialtyUnutma Beni Tatlısı · local specialtyHelle Çorbası · local specialty

Souvenirs and local products

SemaverŞifalı MacunlarAmasya Misket Elmasıİğne Oyası ÜrünleriTezhip Ve Hat Sanatı Ürünleri

Museums

Amasya MüzesiŞehzadeler MüzesiSabuncuoğlu Tıp Ve Cerrahi Tarihi MüzesiHazeranlar Konağı Etnografya Müzesi

Culture and living heritage

Amasya Ölümle İlgili Gelenek Ve İnanışlarFerhat İle ŞirinAmasya Evlilik GelenekleriAmasya Düğün Öncesi Hazırlıkları Ve Düğün

Outdoor activities

Doğa Yürüyüşü, Boraboy GölüKuş Gözlemciliği, Yedikuğular Kuş CennetiOtomobil Ve Motor Sporları, Akdağ YaylasıSportif Olta Balıkçılığı, Yedikır BarajıBoraboy GölüYedikuğular Kuş CennetiAkdağ YaylasıYedikır BarajıYeşilırmakSportif Olta Balıkçılığı

Culture Atlas

Legends, games, weddings, beliefs and everyday traditions recorded by the Türkiye Culture Portal.

Amasya Ölümle İlgili Gelenek Ve İnanışlarAmasya Evlilik GelenekleriAmasya Düğün Öncesi Hazırlıkları Ve DüğünKartay OyunuAmasya Yemek GelenekleriAmasya Askerlik GelenekleriArap Oyunu, 2Amasya İpek Dokumacılığı

21 records · Names and links come from the Türkiye Culture Portal. Check the official page for current details.

Where to stay

Sarı Konak Spa & Hotel Lalehan Otel Gönül Sefası Konağı Emin Efendi Otel

44 accommodation options listed by OpenStreetMap.

Accommodation listed by the Culture Portal, alongside OpenStreetMap options.: 22 records.

Gözlek Termal OtelHamamözü TermalAydınlı OtelFimar Life Thermal Resort HotelUlupark Taşhan OtelLalehan Oteli

Districts and neighbourhoods

Göynücek10,823 Population · 3 Neighbourhoods

191 Streets

Gümüşhacıköy22,319 Population · 12 Neighbourhoods

707 Streets

Hamamözü3,628 Population · 4 Neighbourhoods

146 Streets

Merkez151,433 Population · 40 Neighbourhoods

1,461 Streets

Merzifon77,077 Population · 20 Neighbourhoods

1,233 Streets

Suluova46,928 Population · 21 Neighbourhoods

1,267 Streets

Taşova30,034 Population · 7 Neighbourhoods

506 Streets

Getting there

Main airports serving the province

MZH

Amasya Merzifon Havalimanı · Merzifon

Practical information

Emergency

Emergency · Ambulance112
Police155
Gendarmerie156
Fire110
Forest fire177
Tourism hotline176

Provincial Culture & Tourism Office

0358 280 17 00

iktm05@ktb.gov.tr

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Health & safety

Pharmacies73
Hospitals12
Police10
Taxi18

Post office

PTT · 444 1 788

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Travel tips

Carry some cash for small villages, markets and taxis; cards work in most hotels and city restaurants.
Check museum and archaeological-site opening days before travelling; some close one day a week.
Book hot-air balloons, popular restaurants and summer ferries in advance, especially in high season.

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Place names and indexes are compiled from the Türkiye Culture Portal, UNESCO, OpenStreetMap and public tourism sources.