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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! |
