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Things to see in Amasya (Turkey): 10 places and when to go
Amasya is a town in Turkey with around 83,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 10 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Temples (4), Hot springs (2). The best known are Bayezid II Mosque, Amasya, Amasya Castle and Oluz Höyük. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Turkey · 40.6537, 35.833
- Population
- About 83,000
- Places
- 10 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (5) · Temples (4) · Hot springs (2) · Nature (1) · Mountains (1) · Museums and art (1)
- Best time
- April to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to March and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- ESB Ankara, 248 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kocababa Dağı, at 1,552 m.
What to see in Amasya
The places in and around Amasya, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Bayezid II Mosque, AmasyaAmasya, Amasya İli, Turkey630 m
- Amasya CastleCastle in Turkey498 m
- Oluz HöyükArcheological site in Turkey21 km
- Bayezid Paşa MosqueHistory · Temples580 m
- Burmalı Minare MosqueTemples405 m
- Hatuniye Mosque, AmasyaTemples374 m
- Kocababa DağıMountain in Turkey23 km
- Miniature Amasya MuseumMuseum in Amasya District584 m
- Kumacık BathsHammam in Amasya District506 m
- Mustafa Bey BathsHammam in Amasya District231 m
When to go to Amasya
The best time to visit Amasya is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:24
- FebPossible10:26
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:16
- JunBest time14:54
- JulPossible14:38
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:53
- NovPossible9:41
- DecPossible9:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. In April, 10 of the 10 places are at their best.
When to go to Turkey in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Amasya
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB, Ankara), 248 km as the crow flies. How to get around Turkey (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Turkey, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Amasya?
The best known: Bayezid II Mosque, Amasya, Amasya Castle, Oluz Höyük, Bayezid Paşa Mosque, Burmalı Minare Mosque. In all, 10 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Amasya?
April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.
How do you get to Amasya?
The nearest main airport is Esenboğa International Airport (ESB), 248 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Amasya as the destination and these 10 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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