My travel plan to Amasya Turkey + ThingsTo Do in Amasya

Before travelling to Turkey and Istanbul, I had seen the name of Amasya in the list of the best cities in Turkey, which was mentioned as the city of legends. Still, since Amasya was a little far from Istanbul, about 670 kilometres away, I decided not to go to Amasya. But, when I went from Istanbul to Ankara, I realized that the distance from Ankara to Amasya was only 330 km, and it took 4 hours by bus, so I took the opportunity and went to Amasya.

In the continuation of this article, I would like to share with you a summary of my trip to Amasya and introduce the city’s most important historical and touristic places. If you are planning to travel to this city, read this article to the end so that you can plan your trip.

List of important attractions of Amasya, Türkiye

First, I have prepared a list of tourist places in Amasya so that you can use it if you don’t have time to read the whole article.

My experience visiting Amasya

Amasya, which some call Abacı, is located in the north of Turkey and is the capital of Amasya province. During my stay in Amasya, I did not see any high-rise buildings with modern and luxurious designs, and almost all the buildings in this area were historical and old.

The city of Amasya in Turkey is located near the Black Sea and, therefore, has a very good and fresh climate.

I stayed in Amasya for two days, and I could not visit all its tourist attractions, but I will continue to introduce the places that I visited.

Pontic Kings Rock Tombs

The Pontic Kings Rock Tombs, a marvel that immediately seized my attention upon entering Amasya, are perched majestically atop a mountain. The journey to reach them was a rewarding adventure, filled with anticipation and breathtaking views at every step.

At first, I didn’t plan to go there because I knew I would be exhausted on the way there, but because from that height, I could see all of Amasya in addition to the tombs, I decided to wear my expensive boots to visit this tomb and go to this tomb with a backpack full of water and food. Climbing the stairs was very tiring, but I was able to reach the tomb after an hour of walking finally.

Since I had a museum card, I was not worried about paying the fee, but when I entered the tomb, they stopped me and said that the museum card was not accepted and that I must buy a ticket. I finally paid 50 lire and purchased a ticket to visit there.

The tombs can be seen from below, but their greatness was revealed to me when I saw them up close.

I wondered how they were able to carve these tombs using straightforward tools in the past and create such magnificent buildings.

These stone tombs were built on the southern slope of Mount Harşena and are the tombs of 5 kings who reigned in Amasya until 160 BC. These tombs belong to Mithridates I, Ariobarzanes, Mithridates II, Mithridates III and Pharnaces I.

Yeşilırmak kenarı Amasya Merkez

Apart from historical areas, Amasya also has beautiful nature, so after seeing the Pontic Kings Rock Tombs, I went to Yeşilırmak çırı Amasya Merkez to witness the stunning nature of Amasya up close.

Amasya is beautiful during the day, but it has even more beautiful nights, so try to visit Yeşilırmak at night.

This part of ​​Amasya is a treasure trove of nostalgia, with its quaint old houses, vibrant and picturesque alleys, a forest park, a river perfect for a boat ride, and traditional cafes and restaurants. It’s a place that will captivate you with its timeless charm.

This area is a perfect place for those who have travelled to Amasya with their family or with their love. You can walk in this area with your wife, child or lover and then eat food, tea, ice cream and whatever you want and sit by the river.

Since I had been to this area during the day, I preferred to rent a bike so that I could visit this area as quickly as possible. After delivering the bike, I had lunch at Çinaralti restaurant, which was excellent quality and reasonable price. Then I took a photo next to the Çinaralti tree, which was next to the restaurant and had the same name as the restaurant.

Minyatur Amasya Muzesi

I went to the Minyatur Amasya Muzesi Museum because I really wanted to learn more about Amasya’s history. I heard that this museum exhibits the old version of the city in miniature form.

I obtained information by inquiring with the museum staff. I found out that this museum was inspired by a photograph taken in 1914 of the city of Amasya.

I went to this museum for another reason. Since I could not visit the whole of Amasya in two days, I decided to go to this museum to get an overview of the city and to get a full understanding of the architecture of its buildings and regular streets.

My visit to this place took a little time, and I visited all of it in about 40 minutes. The entrance fee was 10 lira, which was sold at the museum’s entrance.

During the visit to the museum, some guides introduced us to different parts of the city in English and Turkish. This is a unique place to learn about the history of Amasya.

Working hours: 8 am to 6 pm

Amasya Kalesi

The most important historical place in Amasya is the Amasya Castle. Although it is located at a height, you can reach its entrance by car and do not have to walk much.

There is free parking next to the castle, but like the Pontic Kings Rock Tombs, this place does not accept museum cards, and I had to pay 50 lire to visit it.

Note: One of the most essential points that you should pay attention to on your trip to Amasya is to carry cash in Lira. Because none of the tourist places accept credit cards and money in dollars and euros.

This castle is located in the north of Amasya and on Mount Harşena. It is considered one of the most giant castles in Turkey. The rock on which the castle is built is 700 meters above sea level, that’s why I got a great feeling when I was standing on the castle.

This fortress, originally built by Mithridates to defend against enemies, bears the scars of its tumultuous history. Despite the damage it has endured over the years, parts of the castle still stand, serving as a testament to its resilience and historical significance.

Website: www.kulturportali.gov.tr

In conclusion

Visiting Amasya is like travelling back in time, as there are many historical sites there. When I was walking in the streets of the city, I felt that I was living in the Ottoman era, which was very exciting for me. If I had enough time, I would definitely stay in this city for a few more days to visit all its tourist and historical places.

The positive point of this city is that the costs of visiting it are lower than other tourist cities in Turkey, that’s why I suggest you visit this beautiful and legendary city.

If you are interested in learning about other places like Amasya in Turkey, I suggest you read the following article:

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