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AMASYA CITY
Amasya is located in a narrow cleft of the Yesilirmak (Iris) river right in
Central Anatolia Region.It`s sorrounded with the provinces of Tokat in the
easrt, Tokat and Yozgat in the south, Corum in the west and Samsun in the
north.Amasya holds distinctive natural set up and historical values.Moreover,
Amasya is seen as the homeland of famous geographer Strabo.The history of Amasya
goes back to 3000 years ago to the Hittites.Many priceless remains of that times
are available in Amasya province.Amasya had a great importance during Ottoman
Empire.The city became a culture center of its time among five large cultural
centers of Anatolia where many scientists and Ottoman princes were educated and
was described as ' the oxford of Anatolia' by Eropean tourists.Famous Ottoman
Sultans, Murat II and Yavuz Sultan Selim was born in Amasya.
The 'Amasya Circular' said that the independance of the nation can only be saved
with the will and determination of the nation.
In Independance war, Amasya had an active role.M.Kemal had come to Amasya on 12
June 1919.Ataturk and his friends had prepared the detail plans for independance
war to convene the Erzurum and Sivas Congress.
There are some ruins of the citadel on the rock face of the cleft contains 2000
year old water channels, 1000 year old bridges, a mental hospital, an Ottoman
Palace and a secret underground passageway.On ecah rock faces effective rocks
tobs of the Pontus kings which assist in very much to the attractiveness of the
city are available.This color the city`s night when they`r ulliminated.You
should see this view!
Amasya province is quite rich in historical and archeological buildings.when you
come, you will have a chance to join a city tour.At this point Icem Tou povides
all the possibilities and tour organisations.The breathtaking building that must
be seen; the Ferhat water channel, the 13th century Seljuk Burmali Mosque, the
15th cntury around it`s portal, the extraordinary octagonal Kapi Aga Medrese,
(theological school), the Torumtay Mausoleum and the Gok Medrese.You can see
various traditional Turkish mansions that are in good preservation which is seen
as the best examples of Turkish architecture.For history lovers, Amasya is a
perfect place around.Hazeranlar Mansion that was built at the 19th century has a
great restoration and a place with an art gallery on its first floor and an
ethnographical museum on the second.You must see the Archeological Museum of
Amasya where it` possible to find a rich collection of the mummies of the
Ilhanli rulers of Amasya.
when we talk about the natural beauty of Amasya, it`s more different from the
rest of Anatolia as it has tight mountain valley and hides its own secret
beautyYou will be admired from the nature of Amasya.If you are dealing with
fishing , Lake Borabay is a crater lake which is 65 km northest of Amasya is
ideal for fishing, picnicking and being alone with nature and doing some
sports.Besides this, Yedikir Dam Lake and Omarca National Park are also
impressive sights worth to see.We definetely recommend you to a visit to
Terzikoy sap center and thermal resort.
Amasya had the best viewing location for the last total solar eclipse of the
20th century that happened on 11th August 1999.This spectacular incident was
seen by many visitors who came to the city to witness this event.What`s more if
you remember on 29th March 2006 , the other solar eclipse totally had been seen
in Amasya at 14:06pm.
The climate is hot and dry in summers and warm and rainy in winters.Its winters
are not hard but warm enough.Amasya wears quite another aspect in winters.You
should see winters as well as summers.
Amasya has numerous districts which are famous for its own beaties, culture,
nature, history.One of the is Goynucek where the Gokceli Castle is
located.Gumushacikoy which is famous for its mosques and medressehes.Merzifon
can be seen different from Amasya as it`s big and a developed province within
Amasya city.Another districts are Hamamozu, Suluova and Tasova.If you have
enough time we recommend you a visit to these districts.
Amasya not only has a rich culture but also it has a wide range of kitchen
culture.In Amasya where you go , it`s possible to find different dishes; because
every region has its own meals.You can have a chance to taste different soup,
sweet pastries, pastries, meals with meat opportunities.We bet you will gain
weight while your stay in that challenging city.
People in this province earn their life by the most of the hand made arts which
you don`t see anywhere in the world.They are unique to Amasya.During your stay,
everywhere in Amasya you will see these handmade arts showing.Hand made arts
made in this area are:carpet and kilim weaving, tin samover, waistcloth, bed
sheet weaving, needle embroidery, wood arts, kirnap-rope spinnig, hot iron.
There is no transport problem in Amasya.Betweeb Amasya and its neighbouring
cities such as Samsun and
Corum, it`s possible to find a vehicel every hour.The
nearest airport is in Samsun, 130 km away from the city.
Amasya city has countless festivals which add freshness and color to city
life.In those days the population of Amasya gains as much.People have
accomadation problems in festival times.It`s better to do your hotel reservation
as much as possible.Icem Tour provides better hotels for you.Make your hotel
reservation from www.icemtour.com now!Some of the best known festivals are:
International Ataturk Culture and Art Festival on 12-15 June, Summer meadow
Festival in Tasova in June, September Festival in Suluova, Piribaba Culture and
Art Festival in Merzifon in September, Hamamozu Traditional Karakucak Wrestling
Festival on 20-24 September...During these festival times, many organisations
are held.
Amasya hotels are as comfortable as your homes.There are lots of hotels where
you can hav a good accomadation.However Icem Travel Agency offers The Apple
Palace Hotel and Hersena Hotel.Please make your hotel reservation before you
come!
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