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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 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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