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Amasya information, Turkey

Located between the Black Sea and inner Anataloia is the provincial region of Amasya. The name Amasya comes from Amasis, the queen of the Amazons, who is said to have lived there. Following the conquest of the Turks, the name became Amasya.

Amasya stretches along the banks of the Green River in a narrow mountain expanse, with imposing rock cliffs towering above the town centre. Amasya is one of the few provinces in Turkey which is distinctive with for its many natural beauties and its rich historical background. Amasya’s origins stretch back almost 3,000 years during which many civilizations left behind priceless relics of their culture. There are ruins of citadels that are 2,000 years old, there are bridges thousands of years old, and there are several secret underground passageways. Floodlit at night are the ancient tombs of the kings of Pontus, who lived all the way back in the 3rd century. Other interesting spots are the old Ottoman houses which have been perfectly preserved, and are now in fact serving as charming little pension houses. There are also the 13-th century Seljuk Turkish buildings, a Mongol madhouse and a museum which houses a curious collection of local mummies believed to be mummies of Illhanli rulers of Amasya.

A visit to this quaint town also wouldn’t be complete without a trip to the 13th century Seljuk Burmali Mosque, the 15th century Yildirim Beyazit Mosque and Complex, the theological school of Kapi Aga Medrese, as well as the traditional Turkish mansions which are often thought to be the prime examples of unique Turkish architecture. The Hazenranlar Mansion, built in the 1800s is still also perfectly preserved and currently houses an art gallery on the the first floor and an ethnographical museum on the second floor.

As for its natural wonders, Amasya is home to Lake Borabay, a crater lake with a spectacular view and fresh mountain air perfect for fishing, picnicking and just communing with nature. Other excursion sites include Yedikir Dam Lake, Omarca National Park and Terzikoy spa center and thermal resort.

In spite of being near the Black Sea, Amasya enjoys a dry climate, with hot summers and cold winters. This makes it a perfect spot for growing apples, their number one commodity. This agricultural province also grows tobacco, peaches, okra and cherries. Amasya’s economy also includes industries such as mining and textiles and cement manufacture. Amasya is arguably not exactly a wealthy city but it more than makes up for the fact that it is a beautiful, well-preserved town. Tourists still flock to this region for its dramatic mountain-and-riverside settings, its antiquities, its charming old houses and mosques.

There is also some nightlife in Amasya, which consists of bars and cafes as well as some basic restaurants. The local cuisine includes the specialty toyga corbasi, a soup containing yogurt. Other culinary delights are pastries with poppy seeds. Locals prefer to take this with tea by the riverbanks, where the view is quite relaxing. Buses and cars the best way to get to Amasya. Trains, while available, are actually slow and less comfortable than the other modes of transportation.

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