Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey

Places to visit near Amasya

Amasya is a town in Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey, home to about 82,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 33 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pontic Kings Rock Tombs (1 km), Burmalı Minare Camii (1 km) and Hatuniye Camii (1 km).

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Amasya, Samsun
Amasya, Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Amasya at a glance

Location
Amasya district, Samsun, Turkey
Population
about 82,896
Coordinates
40.6533° N, 35.8331° E
Places within 50 km
100 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Amasya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Amasya: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Amasya

65 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is Gümüşlü Cami (1 km); the best-known is Burmalı Minare Camii (0 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Amasya

60 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is Mount Harşena (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Amasya

57 forts & heritage within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is İğneci Baba Türbesi (1 km); the best-known is Pontic Kings Rock Tombs (0 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Amasya

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is Derinöz Barajı (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Amasya

14 waterfalls within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is Kartal Şelalesi (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Caves near Amasya

12 caves within 100 km of Amasya. The closest is Mirror Cave (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Amasya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Amasya
  2. 1 km Burmalı Minare Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  3. 1 km Hatuniye Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  4. 1 km Pontic Kings Rock Tombs · heritage site, Amasya
  5. 1 km Amasya Castle · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  6. 1 km Bayezidpaşa Camii · mosque or dargah, Amasya
  7. 1 km Back to Amasya

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How to reach Amasya

    All places near Amasya by distance

    Within 15 km of Amasya

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Amasya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs3365Gümüşlü Cami (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1160Mount Harşena (1 km)
    Forts & heritage3357İğneci Baba Türbesi (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs517Derinöz Barajı (27 km)
    Waterfalls514Kartal Şelalesi (2 km)
    Caves312Mirror Cave (3 km)
    Museums610Hazeranlar Konağı (1 km)
    Other attractions48Büyük Ağa Medresesi (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Shapinuwa (84 km)

    Amasya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Amasya?

    Pontic Kings Rock Tombs (heritage site, about 1 km), Burmalı Minare Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Hatuniye Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Amasya Castle (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Bayezidpaşa Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km), Sultan II. Bayezid Camii (mosque or dargah, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Amasya?

    100 places on Spotwander: 33 mosques & dargahs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Amasya?

    Gümüşlü Cami, about 1 km by road; Saraçhane Cami (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Amasya?

    Mount Harşena, about 1 km by road; Sarıtaş Dağı (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Amasya?

    İğneci Baba Türbesi, about 1 km by road; Sabuncuoğlu Tıp Ve Cerrahi Tarihi Müzesi (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Amasya?

    Start in Amasya, visit Burmalı Minare Camii, then Hatuniye Camii, then Pontic Kings Rock Tombs, then Amasya Castle, then Bayezidpaşa Camii, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Amasya?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Amasya

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Amasya’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Amasya on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.