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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

Tel: (358) 218 29 80
Fax: (358) 218 72 59

State Fine Arts Gallery Directorate

Hazeranler Konağı
05100 - AMASYA
Tel: (0 358) 218 18 69
Fax: 218 72 59

Museum

Amasya Museum
Address: Atatürk Cad. Amasya
Tel: (358) 218 69 57

Historical Sites and Ruins

Rock graves of the Kings - Center

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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