If you want to see a fascinating antic city where history and nature mingles and where you can see the best marble apples, cherries, peaches and okras of the world, Amasya is waiting for you with its cosy and hospitable people.
SITES OF INTEREST: Amasya Castle, Rock Graves, Gökmedrese Complex, Torumtay Mausoleum, Burmalı Minare Mosque, Sultan Mesud Mausoleum, Bimarhane (cure center), Büyükağa and Küçükağa complexes, Yörgüç Pasha Mosque, Mehmed Pasha Mosque, Sultan Beyazıd Mosque, Beyazıd Library, Borabay Lake, Çakallar and Karakaya recreational areas
MUSEUM: Amasya Museum Address: Atatürk Cad. Amasya Tel: (358) 218 69 57
Open hours to visit: between 08.30 - 12.00, 13.00 - 17.00
Hazeranlar Konağı (Museum House) - Museum Tel: (+90-358) 218 40 19
Open hours to visit: between 08.30 - 12.00, 13.00 - 17.00
Alpaslan Municipality Museum - Museum Tel: (+90-358) 373 88 66
Open hours to visit: between 08.30 - 12.00, 13.00 - 17.00
HISTORICAL SITES AND RUINS: Rock graves of the Kings - Center
Amasya Houses : Hazeranlar Mansion,
Castles, Rock Tombs : Amasya Castle, King Rock Tombs, Aynalı Cave (Rock Tomb), Ferhat Water Canal
Külliye ve Theology Schools : Bimarhane (place of cure), Haliliye Theology School,
Kapı Ağa Theology School
Mosque and Tombs : Burmalı Minare Mosque (twisted minaret mosque) and Gökmedrese mosque are worthy enough to visit. Other important mosques of Amasya are Gümüşlü Mosque, Bayezid Pasha Mosque, Yörgüç Pasha Mosque, Sofular Abdullah Pasha Mosque, Şirvanlı (Azerbaijani) Mosque, Abide Hatun Mosque ve Halifet Gazi Vault.
Inn, Public baths and bazaars : Ezine Inn, Taş han (stone Inn), Bedesten (bazaar of craftsmen), Eski Hamam (old public bath)
Promenade : Yedi Kuğular Kuş Cenneti, Borabay Lake, Baraklı Waterfall
Thermal Springs : Terziköy thermal spring is one of the most important springs of the province. Gözlek thermal spring, Hamamözü (Arkut Bey) thermal spring and Ilısu thermal spring are the other thermal springs of Amasya.
Ornithology Areas : Yedikır Dam
SIGNIFICANT DAYS
Local Days of Freedom from Occupation: Relay Race Amasya 13-14 May
Atatürk Culture and Arts Week Amasya 12-22 June
Regional Cafer Dede Cultural Activities 17 September / AMASYA
International Kara Mustafa Paşa Symposium and Activities 6 -10 June / AMASYA
The Amasya Talks Amasya 20-22 October
Festivals: Okra Festival Taşova 3-5 October
Kaba-Oğuz Villages' Highland Festivals 22-23 July / AMASYA
Silandr Festival 16 July / AMASYA
Ali Pir Civan Feasts 16 July / AMASYA
Fairs: Freedom Fair Suluova 1 September
Hıdırellez Culture and Spring Celebrations Amasya 6 May