Day 01
Explore Amasya's Historic Landmarks and Legends
- Start the tour at the Roman Bridge, which connects to Ottoman-era houses located along the city's defensive walls. From here, you can see the historic site of Harsena Castle. As you continue into the city, your guide will enthral you with myths, historical legends, and stories related to the traditions that still prevail in Amasya.
- Visit the Sultan Bayezid Mosque Complex, whose courtyard is coloured by the foliage of beautiful maple trees. The mosque is home to a fountain used for ablutions, a birdhouse, a Madrasah with special acoustic architecture, and a kitchen where food is prepared for all and served free of charge.
- Head towards the King Rock Tombs. This site features more than 21 tombs, five of which can be visited, as well as a cannon on top that is still used during Ramadan to signal devotees to break their fast. After exploring this area, take a deep dive into Turkish tradition with a visit to a 500-year-old Hamam, or communal Turkish bathhouse.
- Pass through a railway tunnel from the 1930s that is sometimes used as a prison. Make another stop at Bimarhane, the first medical school in the city, where attendants treat patients with the sounds of water, birds, and musical instruments.
- End the tour near the river at a spot that offers a panoramic view of the Clock Tower and various government buildings located on the other side.
