Amasya
AREA: 5.520 km²
POPULATION: 357.191 (1990)
TRAFFIC CODE: 05
DISTRICTS: Amasya
(center), Göynücek,
Gümüşhacıköy,
Hamamözü, Merzifon,
Suluova, Taşova.
SITES OF INTEREST:
Amasya Castle, Rock Graves, Gökmedrese Complex, Torumtay Mausoleum,
Burmalı Minare Mosque, Sultan Mesud Mausoleum, Bimarhane (cure center),
Büyükağa and Küçükağa complexes, Yörgüç Pasha Mosque, Mehmed Pasha
Mosque, Sultan Beyazıd Mosque, Beyazıd Library, Borabay Lake, Çakallar
and Karakaya recreational areas
Provincial Cultural Directorate
State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate
Museum
Historical Sites and Ruins
Registered Immobile Cultural and Natural Heritages
in Amasya
Sites
Archeological Sites: 41
Urban Sites: 1
Natural Sites: 5
Historical Sites: -
Other Sites
Archeological and Natural Sites: 2
Archeological and Urban Sites: 1
Total: 50
Cultural (at Single Construction Scale) and Natural Heritages: 462
TOTAL: 512
Significant Days
Local Days of Freedom from
Occupation
Relay Race
Amasya
13-14 May
12 June Atatürk Culture and Arts Week
Amasya
12-22 June
The Amasya Talks
Amasya
20-22 October
Festivals
Okra Festival
Taşova
3-5 October
Fairs:
Freedom Fair
Suluova
1 September
Hıdırellez Culture and Spring Celebrations
Amasya
6 May
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