Qué ver en Amasya

Amasya's largest mosque complex is dedicated to Beyazid II and built in 1486. It is on the riverside and a very prominent site in town. It consists of two successively arranged domes and dominated by two tall differently decorated minarets. Today, the complex also houses the city library (formerly a law school) as well as a soup kitchen and a miniature museum of Amasya.…

Harşena hill had been used as a Castle Hill since 3000 BC. The current castle is, however, much younger from about 3rd century BC. In the Persian period the hill was used as a sacred site that was dedicated to the god of light Ahura Mazda. However, with the Pontic Kingdom as well as during the Hittite period the mountain was again used in as a fortress hill to protect the city.…

It's a typical museum in Turkey, containing objects from the province that date from the early Greek period through the end of the Ottoman dynasty. The biggest star of the exhibition is undoubtedly statuette of Amasya from the Hittite period. A tomb of Sultan Mesud I from Seljuk period can be found in museum's garden.…

This madrasah was built by Seyfeddin Torumtay at approx. 1267 year. Previously, it had been completely covered with blue, although not much of that remained today. Its 15 domes construction provides a rather simple interiors. Noteworthy are mainly the stalactites portal and the carvings in the doors.…

The house, built during the Mongol period, was the first mental health research facility that used music to treat its patients. For the past 75 years or so, it had been the home of Amasya's music conservatory but has recently re-opened as a museum in tribute to the man who undertook research here.

Small mountain lake (at an altitude of 1050 m) is located at the foot of the mountain Ak Dağı (2,062 m high). Due to its location and forested area this is a very popular destination. Camping, picnic and trekking are possible.

This mosque was built in 1242 on behalf of the Emperor Kaichosrew II. It received its present name "the mosque with the spiral minaret" in the 17th century after the renovation when the minaret was designed helical.

Located in a working school that was founded in 1488 by the Supreme Eunuch of the Sultan Beyazit II Hüseyin Aga. These well-restored buildings and their classrooms can be visited and it's worth a visit.

The old town of Amasya is located at the foot of the mountain just on the riverbanks. A variety of picturesque houses can be found here. Earlier old town was protected with defensive walls.

Thermal springs with 37 ° warm spring water with its healing effect. There is good tourist infrastructure with over 100 hotel beds, cafe, restaurant, swimming pool and shops.

The rock tombs are from Pontian time (3rd century BC - 40 AD). They make a strong impression being of a height of about 12 m. Beware of a very slippery track leading there.

This mosque was originally built as a church in the 7th century and converted to the mosque in 1117. Unfortunately, the mosque was severely damaged in 1915 by a fire.

The former seat of the Pontic kings, it was also used by the Seljuks but only as an arsenal. Today only ruins of the walls and two baths remained.

This house was built in 1483 and has been restored recently. Now it displays the facilities and items from the 19th century and an art gallery.

This mosque was built by the tutors of Sultan Mehmet I Yörgüç. Here you will find a hospital, three tombs and a Madrasah.

This bazaar from 1483 is still in use. The shops sell rather cheap international kitsch (e.g. "I Love NY" - caps).

Another rock tomb. Inside there are some wall paintings, as it was used as a church in Byzantine times.

This caravanserai from the 17th century. Now it's been converted into upscale hotel and restaurant.

The square in front of it invites you to linger for a while. It is also a local meeting point.

Mausoleum that dates back to 1145 and is richly decorated with Medusa's and rams' heads.

This mausoleum was created for the provincial governor Seyfeddin Torumtay in 1279.

It was built for the sons of Mehmet I., Beyazit I and Beyazit II in 1410.

Mausoleum that was built for a son of Beyazits I in 1513.

Mosque built in 1486 by the Vicar son of Beyazit II.

The 19th century clock tower.