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13 Places to Visit in Amasra (with Photo)

Including the historical and natural places that must be visited around Amasra Hostel. City MapDownload i for free.

1. Büyük Liman Beach Street (250m away)

You can take pictures with beautiful views from different angles by walking along Amasra's beach in the Büyük Harbor.

From Kuşkayası Souvenir Shop on this street local craftsmanshipYou can buy products made with Opposite Amasra Sailing Club “Kuşkayası Souvenirs” shop View of Turgut Işık street (View from Ada Apart Beach Branch) View of Turgut Işık street (View from Ada Apart Beach Branch)

2.Women's Market (Amasra – Merkez)

It is named after our women who sell their own products. Our women sell their own-grown fresh vegetables and fruits such as beans, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, strawberries, cabbage, and products such as fresh milk, yoghurt and butter in established markets. Galla Bazaar is located in the center of Bartın and It is open Tuesday-Friday. A similar market in the center of Amasra, right next to the Municipality Building, is open throughout the summer, but the most varieties are exhibited on Tuesday-Friday. Bartin Galla Bazaar (Yıldırım Alemdaroğlu)

3. Kuskayasi Road Monument

It is on the Amasra – Bartın (Old) highway, 4 km from Amasra. away. It was built in memory of the emperor by Galius Julius Aguilla, who was appointed as the governor of Bithynia-Pontus during the time of the Roman Emperor Tiberius Claudius Cermonious. The work is designed as a Roman soldier and eagle carved on the wall. Kuşkayası Road Monument on the old Amasra-Bartın road

4.Amasra Museum

The naval school, which was started in 1884 by Bolu District Governor İsmail Kemal Bey, but remained unfinished, was purchased by the ministry in 1975 and was opened as the Amasra Museum in 1982. There are 2 archaeological and 2 ethnographic exhibition halls where artifacts from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman periods are exhibited. Amasra museum building and garden restored in 2016 with laser shows work presentations. Amasra Museum Interior View Amasra Museum The Museum Designed in 2017 with the Latest Technology

5.Amasra Castle

The castle was built during the Roman period and underwent major repairs during the Byzantine, Genoese and Ottoman periods. It consists of two main masses named Sormagir and Zindan Castle. There is the Büyükliman Gate in the northeastern part of the castle, the Küçükliman Gate in the west, and the Dungeon Gate in the south. Sormagir castle in Boztepe is connected to Amasra by a bridge called "Kemere". From the top of the castle, you can watch Amasra's beauties, nature and smell the history inside you. Amasra Castle General View Amasra Castle Stairs Amasra Castle Entrance

6. Little Church

In the İçkale part, it was an old small church and was converted into a small mosque in the 15th century. It was built by the Byzantines in the 9th century. Little Church (Bucks) Small church in Amasra Castle

7. Genoa Castle

Genoa Castle in Amasra Castle is in ruins. It was actively used by the Genoese in the first years of the Ottoman Period. Crests of Genoa families are located at the entrance gate of the castle. Genoa Castle - Genoa Castle Region Amasra Genoa Castle – Roads down to the castle wall (Closed) Genoa Castle – Amasra

8. Edhem Agha Mansion

Edhem Ağa came to Amasra from Karadağ and opened a coal mine in 1864 and built a three-storey mansion on the shore of Küçük Harbor in 1887, in the style of Turkish empiricism, for his family. Edhem Agha Mansion

09. Fatih Mosque

It is a Byzantine church built in the 9th century inside the Amasra castle. It was converted into a mosque during the conquest of Amasra by Fatih Sultan Mehmet. Since the mosque imam Fatih Sultan Mehmet Khan took over the church the sermon with the sword is reading. Fatih Mosque – Amasra General View – Fatih Mosque (Old Church) Fatih Mosque Under Snow

10. Bedesten District

It is a large basilica built in the Roman period. It can also be said as the old market place.

11. Tekke Tepe Tomb

This hillock, which is an ancient island, was a prayer and wishing point in the middle of the Old Amasra cemetery. Like the "Hıdırlık" in other cities, Amasra's sanctuary also has a nakşibendi dervish lodge, and there are cemeteries of sheikhs and dervishes around it.

The trustees and sheiks of the lodge foundation were from the Alemdaroğulları family from father to son…

12. The Tomb of Barış Akarsu

Late Singer from Amasra Peace Stream's tomb. Directions to the cemetery for click on the link. The late singer Barış Akarsu from Amasra Family and loved ones on the anniversary of his death Peace's tombstone

13.Kemere Bridge

It is one of the oldest structures of Amasra. The bridge was built in the Roman period with the masonry technique. Don't forget to take a photo with Rabbit Island in the background on this bridge!

We recommend you to take a look at Amasra Ruhi Palas to rent the Apart with the best view of this bridge. Amasra on the left and Boztepe Island on the right Kemere Bridge Eastward View

13. Boztepe Region and Unique Amasra View

This region has one of the most beautiful views of Amasra, or rather the island. You can cross Boztepe Island from the historical Kemere Bridge, which was built during the Roman Period. The island is surrounded by a UNESCO world heritage site. After crossing the bridge, you can climb a steep slope towards the North (Right side) and catch the panoramic view of Amasra Rabbit Island and the Küçük harbor area. Boztepe Island (Ada Apart Pension View) Photo:Kemal Onur Ozman Amasra View from Boztepe Amasra in terms of Boztepe

14. Attractive Bazaar

If you want to buy something to commemorate Amasra, you can stop by the Çekiciler Bazaar. You can also buy something suitable for yourself in the shops where Chinese goods and occasional local handicrafts are made and sold. It is possible to find many products suitable for your needs, from various woodworks such as wire breaking types, cross-stitch covers, hand-carved woodwork, wooden ornaments, and ornaments made from hand-woven fabrics. Ciciler Street (Cikrikcilar Bazaar) Wooden jars from Amasra Tow Trucks (East Entrance)