Amasya
Rock tombs of the Pontic kings carved into cliffsides above the Yeşilırmak River make Amasya one of northern Turkey's most visually striking cities. Ottoman-era wooden houses line the riverbanks — many restored and now operating as cafés, restaurants, and hotels — with the cliff tombs rising dramatically behind them. The city has a history stretching back some 7,500 years, served as a training ground for young Ottoman princes, and was the birthplace of sultans Murad II and Selim I, as well as the ancient geographer Strabo.
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- Population114,921
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Amasya: quick answers
Where is Amasya?
Amasya is in Türkiye.
How do you get to Amasya?
The nearest airport is Amasya (MZH), about 1 hr 2 min away by road. The nearest train station is Amasya, about 4 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Amasya?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is March, with about 67 mm2.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Amasya?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 9 restaurants, 18 cafés and 37 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Amasya?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Turhal, Gümüşhacıköy and Zile.