Amasia on the map. Interesting places around Amasya

In Turkey, there are a lot of cities and towns that are loved by tourists. Like a broken necklace, they scattered throughout the country. One of the main pearls of this necklace is the city Amasya- located in Northern Turkey, about 130 kilometers from the Black Sea coast. The beauty and value of the sights of this town are picturesquely emphasized by the splendor of the landscape of the Pontic Mountains surrounding it. An excursion to Amasya is an opportunity to see with your own eyes the majestic mosques, the ruins of an ancient Byzantine fortress, carved into the rocks in ancient times, the tombs of the kings.

Let's not delay! Let's go on an excursion to Amasya right now - virtually!

Cities of Turkey: Amasya

The city of Amasya is located in a narrow valley under the slope of Mount Harshena. The Yeshilyrmak River, running along the bottom of the valley, divides the city into northern and southern parts. In the old days, Amasya was called the city " shehzadeler"(from" ehzadeler" - princes, sons of the sultan). Future sultans were sent to the city Ottoman Empire to learn how to govern the state on the example of a small province. Before becoming sultans, the governors of Amasya were Mehmed I, Bayezid I, Mehmed Fatih, Murad II, Murad III and Bayezid II. French archaeologist Georges Perrault, who studied Amasya at the end of the 19th century, called the city the “Oxford of Anatolia”: with a population of 25 thousand people, it had 18 different educational institutions. The most famous native of Amasya was also a scholar. This is the famous Greek geographer Strabo, who lived from 63 to 24 BC.

The center of modern Amasya is decorated with a sculptural composition headed by Atatürk. The Hyukümet Köprüsü Bridge connects the central square with the northern part of the city. In addition to this bridge, bridges have been thrown across Yeshilyrmak Meydan, Istasien, Kyunnch Kepryusu and Alchak. The D100 motorway passes through Amasya, called Atatürk Kad Street in the center. The city post office is located 300 meters from Ataturk Square. Mustafa Kemal Boulevard leaves to the northeast of this square. On the boulevard you can find the office of the local travel company. Moving further, you can get to the embankment paved with tiles - along its entire length there are busts of prominent Turks.

38 kilometers northwest central square Amasya is located Merzifon airport. Airline " Turkish Airlines» Regular flights have been established between Merzifon and Istanbul.

The Amasya railway station is located 2 kilometers northwest of the city center, and the bus station is 2 kilometers northeast. If you get to Amasya by bus from Istanbul, you will have to spend about 10.5 hours on the road.

History of Amasya

In the territory of modern Amasya, the first people settled more than 5000 years ago. According to Strabo, the name of the city, which has not changed much over the years, Amaseya, comes from the ruler of the Amazons, Amasis. In 302 BC, Mithridates Xistos chose Amasea as the capital of the Pontic kingdom he founded. In 70 BC, the city passed into the hands of the Romans. In the Roman Empire, Amasya became the administrative center of the province of Pontus and Bithynia. The city acquired the status of a metropolis, art and science began to actively develop in it. After the partition of the empire, Amasya, in which most of the population was Greek-speaking, went to Byzantium. In 1075, Amsyu was captured by the Danishmends, and in 1285 by the Mongol Ilkhanid dynasty. With the construction of madrasas, mausoleums and mosques, the city began to turn into a center of Islamic culture. In 1392, Amasya was taken over by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire Bayezid I, who later transferred the city to his son, Mehmed Chelebi, who managed to defend the city in a battle with the troops of Tamerlane.

In June 1919 he arrived in the city Mustafa Kemal Pasha. In Amasya, he developed a plan for a war of liberation; here he made decisions to convene congresses in Sivas and Erzurum. The main purpose of the “genelge” (statement, circular) issued in Amasya was to convey to every Turk the realization that the independence of a nation can only be achieved through the determination and will of the people.

Attractions Amasya

As mentioned above, on main square city, a sculptural composition with Ataturk was installed, called Amasya Tamim Anity. It is dedicated to the genelga made in the city. Amasya is also home to:

the Burmali Minare mosque, built in the 13th century;
the mosque of Sultan Bayezid II, which is part of a large religious complex;
city museum - its expositions contain rare amphoras, ceramics, sarcophagi, coins, jewelry. Of particular value is the 21-centimeter statuette of Teshub, the God of Thunder, and the turbe of Mesud I, the Seljuk sultan;
Mosque Gek Madrasah;
Mosque Yurgyuch-Pasha;
psychiatric hospital Bimarkhane;
Gumuslu Mosque;
ancient aqueduct;
Madrassah Buyuk Agha;
fortress of Amasya;
tombs of the kings of Pontus;
Khazeranlar Konagi's mansion.

This list includes only the most important sights of Amasya, located directly in the city. And how many of them are in the vicinity! Come on an excursion to Amasya - believe me, you will have something to see!

The country	Turkey
Il	Amasya
Population	82.200 people (2008)
Telephone code	(+90) 358
Timezone	UTC+2, summer UTC+3
Coordinates	Coordinates: 40°39′00″ s. sh. 35°50′00″ E / 40.65° N sh. 35.833333° E (G) (O) (I) 40°39′00″ s. sh. 35°50′00″ E / 40.65° N sh. 35.833333° E d. (G) (O) (I)
Area	1.730 km²
Official site	http://www.amasya.gov.tr (tur.)
NUM height	411 m
car code	05
Density	74 people/km²
Postcode	05000
Agglomeration	128.703

Amasya (tur. Amasya, Armenian, Greek) is a city and district in northern Turkey, the center of the province (il) of Amasya. The population of the city is 74 thousand inhabitants (2000). Height above sea level - 411 m.

Amasya is located in the valley of the Yesil-Irmak river; this results in a mild climate. In the vicinity of Amasya, apple cultivation is widespread.

Notable natives

Theodore Tyrone Christian saint

History

ancient times

From 281 B.C. e. to 26 BC e. Amasya is the capital of the Pontic kingdom. In 63 BC. e. city and kingdom conquered by the Roman Empire.

Ottoman period

At the end of the 14th century, the city was conquered by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I. Amasya becomes an important city, the education of the Sultan's children is carried out here.

The population of Amasya during the Ottoman rule was very different from most other cities in the Ottoman Empire: in order to properly educate the future sultan, it was necessary to familiarize him in detail with most of the peoples of the empire. Each people of the empire was represented in Amasya in specific villages - a Pontic (Greek) village, an Armenian village, a Bosnian village, a Tatar village, a Turkish village, an Arab village, a Kurdish village, etc.

On May 29, 1555, after a 40-year war between the Ottoman Empire and Safavid Persia, a peace treaty was signed here on the division of spheres of influence in Transcaucasia: Western Georgia (Imeretia, Mingrelia, Guria and the western part of the principality of Samtskhe-Saatabago) and Western Armenia were ceded to the Turks, and Eastern Georgia (Kartli, Kakheti and the eastern part of Samtskhe-Saatabago) and Eastern Armenia - Persia.

Roman-Byzantine period

Amasya was captured by the Roman Lucullus in 70 BC. e.; gradually the Pontic kingdom, together with Bithynia, was transformed into a new Roman province - Bithynia and Pontus. By this time, Amasya had become a prosperous city, the home of thinkers, poets and writers. One of them, Strabo, left Full description Amasya in the 1st century BC. e.

After the division of the Roman Empire by Emperor Diocletian, the city became part of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire). At that time, the majority of the population in the city were Greeks.

Seljuk period

After the defeat of the Byzantine army at Manzikert in 1071, Asia Minor, which was within the Byzantium of the 7th century, began to gradually lose its Christian and Greek character. The process of Islamization and Turkization of Asia Minor begins. The Turks moved deep into the peninsula very quickly and in 1075 the Turkish emir Danyshmendid captured Amasya and made it the capital of his state, which existed in Asia Minor for over 100 years.

The sultan of the Sultan of Iconium, Kılıç Arslan, captured the city and annexed it to his dominions. The city became the center of Islamic culture. Schools, mosques and other architecture of this period have survived to this day.

Periodically, the city passed from the hands of the Turks to the hands of the Byzantines in the XII century, during the wars of Byzantium and the Iconian Sultanate. The city finally became Turkish only at the beginning of the 13th century.

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Amasya(tur. Amasya, Greek. Ἀμάσεια , arm. Ամասիա ) is a city and district in northern Turkey, the center of the province (il) of Amasya. Height above sea level - 411 m. Amasya is located in the valley of the Yeshilyrmak River; this is due to its mild climate. In the vicinity of Amasya, apple cultivation is widespread.

History

ancient times

From 281 B.C. e. to 183 BC e. Greek Amasia - the capital of the Pontic kingdom. In 63 BC. e. the city and the kingdom were conquered by Rome.

Roman-Byzantine period

Amasia was captured by the Roman Lucullus in 70 BC. e.; gradually the Pontic kingdom, together with Bithynia, was transformed into a new Roman province - Bithynia and Pontus. By this time, Amasya had become a prosperous city, the home of thinkers, poets and writers. One of them, Strabo, left a complete description of Amasia in the 1st century BC. e.

After the division of the Roman Empire by Emperor Diocletian, the city became part of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire. At that time, the majority of the population in the city were Greeks.

Seljuk period

Ottoman era houses (foreground) and ancient Pontic tombs (background, left) in Amasya

The Sultan of the Iconian Sultanate, Kylych-Arslan I, captured the city and annexed it to his possessions. The city became the center of Islamic culture. Schools, mosques and other architecture of this period have survived to this day.

Ottoman period

At the end of the 14th century, the city was conquered by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I. Amasya becomes an important city, the education of the sultan's children is held here.

The population of Amasya during the Ottoman rule was very different from most other cities in the Ottoman Empire: in order to properly educate the future sultan, it was necessary to familiarize him in detail with most of the peoples of the empire. Each people of the empire was represented in Amasya in specific villages - a Pontic (Greek) village, an Armenian village, a Bosnian, Tatar, Turkish village, an Arab, a Kurdish village, etc.

In 1511, a major uprising of the Qizilbash Shiites began in southeastern Anatolia, which soon engulfed almost all of Asia Minor. Shahkulu Tekeli became the leader of the uprising. After a series of victories, the rebels were defeated by the Sultan's troops, and Shahkulu himself was killed in battle and buried in Amasya.

Amasya (Turkey) - the most detailed information about the city with a photo. The main attractions of Amasya with descriptions, guides and maps.

Amasya city (Turkey)

Amasya is a city in northern Turkey in the central Black Sea region. It is located in a narrow valley of the Eshilyrmak River, surrounded by low mountains. Amasya - former capital The Kingdom of Pontus with ancient rock tombs and charming Ottoman houses that stand right next to the river. During the Ottoman Empire, the city was known as one of the most important cultural centers of the country, where many Turkish scientists, artists and poets were brought up.

Geography and climate

Amasya is located in northern Turkey, 140 km from the Black Sea. The city is located in the valley of the Eshilyrmak River at an altitude of 441 meters above sea level. The climate is Mediterranean with rather hot summers and cool winters. Amasya is famous for its orchards where apples and cherries are grown.

Best time to visit

The period from May to October, when it is warm and dry.

Practical Information

The population is more than 80 thousand people.
Area - 1730 km².
Currency - Turkish lira.
The language is Turkish.
Visa - for up to 60 days, it is enough to have a foreign passport, the validity of which is more than four months from the date of entry into Turkey.
Time - UTC +2, summer +3.

History

Amasya is one of ancient cities Turkey since rich history. It was founded by the Greeks and from 281 BC. e. to 183 BC e. was the capital of the Pontic kingdom, which was conquered by Rome in the 1st century BC. Under the Romans, Amasya developed into a prosperous city and one of the main cultural centers of Anatolia. After the collapse of the Roman Empire, it became part of Byzantium.

In 1075 the city was captured by the Seljuks. Their emir Danyshmendid made Amasya the capital of his state. In the 12th century, Amasya briefly returned to Byzantium. The city finally passed to the Turks in the 13th century. During the Ottoman period, Amasya became an important religious and educational center, where the children of the sultans were trained.

At the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th century, a large Armenian diaspora lived in Amasya, which was practically destroyed during the genocide in 1915.

Shopping and shopping

Popular purchases: fruits (mainly apples), handmade scarves, marmalade.

Food and drink

Popular local food is keşkek (chicken with porridge and vegetables), dolmasi (meat with beans), dürüm (Turkish shawarma).

Attractions

In Amasya, you can see the sights of the ancient Pontic kingdom and monuments of the Ottoman period.

Mount Harshen

Tombs of the Pontic kings on the slope of Mount Harshen

One of the symbols of Amasya is Mount Harshen, on the top of which there is an ancient fortress, and no less ancient tombs on the slopes.

The tombs of the Pontic kings are included in the list of objects world heritage UNESCO. They are located on the southern slope of Mount Harshen and are carved right into the rock. Five tombs are known, ranging in height from 8 to 15 meters. They are huge stone chambers and date back to the period when Amasya was the capital of the Pontic kingdom.

Fortress in Amasya on top of Mount Harshen

At the top of Mount Harshen there is a citadel, the origins of which go back to the "roots" in the Hellenistic era. The first fortress here was built in the era of the Pontic kingdom. In the future, the building was used by the Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. The fortress, for the most part, is in ruins. Here are preserved: fragments of walls and gates, the ruins of a mosque, Ottoman baths, an arsenal, cisterns and water tanks, as well as a dungeon and a secret passage.

Old city

Amasya is known for its old city, which is filled with traditional Ottoman architecture, ancient mosques and madrasahs.

Old city stretched along the Yeshilyrmak River, through which several bridges were built. It has a traditional Ottoman vibe and pretty old houses that sit right next to the water. On the embankment there are busts of the crown princes (sultans), who, apparently, studied here. There are also several ancient mosques and madrasahs. Some of the religious monuments of Amasya were built in the pre-Ottoman era.

The clock tower is one of the most famous sights of Amasya. It was built in 1865 of brick and wood in the style of traditional Ottoman architecture. The tower was damaged during the construction of the bridge and rebuilt in 1940.

Khazeranlar is one of the most beautiful buildings old city. The mansion was built in the 19th century and is a great example of Turkish architecture. Now within its walls there is an ethnographic museum.

The Bayezid II Mosque is an ancient mosque that was built at the end of the 15th century. It is part of a large religious complex, which includes a madrasah, a mausoleum, a library and a fountain. The mosque has two domes and two minarets. This historic building is a masterpiece of Ottoman architectural art from the 15th century.

Kumacik Hamami is a traditional Ottoman bath built in the 15th century.

Burmali Minare Camii is an old mosque built in 1242. The minaret was added in the 17th century.

Gök Madrasah

Gyok Madrasah - a historical building of the 13th century with a mausoleum. It has beautiful tower and gate.

Yörgüç Pasa Camisi is a small traditional Ottoman mosque.

Yakup Pasa Cilehane is a historic 15th century mosque located in the old city.

Halifet Gazi Türbesi is a 12th century mausoleum with a beautiful relief.

Bimarkhan is an old building with a beautiful portal built in the Mongolian period. Now there is a museum here.

Interesting places around Amasya:

Borabay Golu- beautiful lake with emerald water surrounded by picturesque mountains.
thermal springs- Gozlek Termal, Fimarlife Thermal Resort Hotel, Hamamozu Termal Hotel.