Amasya

Amasya is a province in Türkiye's Black Sea region. Its capital and districts form a living geography where settlement, transport and agriculture intersect.

Plains, mountains, rivers and coasts around Amasya shape both daily life and the regional economy. WorldGuide provides encyclopedic tabs at province level.

Amasya carries Black Sea character with rainforests, hazelnut/tea and highland culture.

Amasya stands out for horon dance, kemençe and highland festivals. Local crafts, wedding customs, folk music and table etiquette vary richly across districts.

Mosques, shrines and bazaar fabric together with museums and festivals keep Amasya's culture alive.

Hospitality and neighbourly ties in Amasya are part of Anatolia's deep social fabric.

Food

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Food

Amasya Anchovy and Corn Bread

Anchovy, corn flour and tea culture dominate Amasya's Black Sea table.

40.7108° N, 35.7157° E

Mountain

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Mountain

Amasya Highlands

Amasya highland area of the province.

40.7108° N, 35.7157° E

Plain

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Plain

Amasya Plain

Amasya plain forming agricultural and settlement areas of the province.

40.7108° N, 35.7157° E

River

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River

Amasya Stream

Amasya stream within or passing through the province.

40.7108° N, 35.7157° E

Amasya bears traces of Commagene, Pontus and Trebizond traces. Archaeological mounds and written sources reveal settlement layers from different eras.

From the Ottoman era to the Republic, administrative reform, agriculture and transport shaped Amasya. Today's district centers reflect this continuity.

See district history tabs for more local detail.

Districts

Merkez, Amasya

Göynücek, Amasya

Gümüşhacıköy, Amasya

Merzifon, Amasya

Suluova, Amasya

Taşova, Amasya

Hamamözü, Amasya

Food

Amasya Anchovy and Corn Bread

Mountain

Amasya Highlands

Plain

Amasya Plain

River

Amasya Stream