"History, River and Apple: This is Amasya!" Amasya by voyageur2

Amasya Travel Guide: 122 reviews and 411 photos

City of Kings...

Amasya is another beautiful location in Middle Black Sea Region of Turkey. Amasya and around are very rich because of river, lake, rock tombs, orchards and warm people. Ancient geographer and historian Strabon was born there in 63 B.C.

Greetings from Amasya..

Excellent view of Amasya is worth to discover.

Pros and Cons

Pros:mixture of history, tradition and nature.
Cons:not available.
In a nutshell:Amasya, the town of rocks, history and Turkish hospitality

Last visit to Amasya: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Jan 11, 2013
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Time to discover the past of Amasya. - Amasya

Time to discover the past of Amasya. Favorites (2)

Amasya has a rich past. It was always called with famous statesmen during the ages. Pontian kings and Ottoman princes... more travel advice

Riverside houses or Konaks Local Customs (1)

Amasya has always its own lifestyle. Yesilirmak or "Green River" gives a special atmosphere to the city. Old houses,... more travel advice

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A Walk to the Castle Things to Do (1)

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Transportation (1)
Plane to Samsun, Then Bus to Amasya
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aussiedoug Apr 16, 2004 at 12:03 AM

Another fascinating place in Turkey you have opened my eyes to Murat. Please tell us a little more about it. How far from the major cities, the best way to travel there etc.
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MalenaN Oct 30, 2003 at 5:12 AM

Great photos Murat! Amasya looks like a very beautiful town and I'm planing to go there on my next visit to Turkey.