The historical fabric of Amasra

Visiting historical sites helps us to better understand past events and cultures, to explore connections between the past and the present, and to live an unforgettable experience full of history and culture by offering the opportunity to preserve cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations.

The historical fabric of Amasra

Visiting historical sites helps us to better understand past events and cultures, to explore connections between the past and the present, and to live an unforgettable experience full of history and culture by offering the opportunity to preserve cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations.

The castle of Amasra
The castle of Amasra

The castle, which has been added to many times over the years, consists of two separate parts. When you come ...

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The Amasra Ancient Theatre
The Amasra Ancient Theatre

The ancient theater, located in the district of Amasra, was built in the Roman Period. The theater is located on ...

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The Amasra Museum
The Amasra Museum

The Amasra Museum, Amasra's first and only museum, first opened in 1955 in a small room of the town hall, ...

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Amasra is a Black Sea city famous for its historical fabric and ancient ruins. It's M. Oh, my God. In the course of its history, which began around 3000 BC, it was home to many civilizations, such as the Hittites, the Cimmerians, the Lydians, the Persians, the Pontus, the Romans, the Byzantines, the Genoese, and the Ottomans. The traces of these different civilizations form the historical fabric of Amasra.

Among the historical ruins in Amasra are important structures such as Amasra Castle, Bedesten, Fatih Mosque, King's Tower, Zindan Castle, Genoa Castle, Agathopolis Ancient City, Rabbit Island and Church, Aya Nikola Church, Aisha Woman's Tomb and the Ottoman Bath.

In addition to being a major tourist attraction for visitors to Amasra, these historic structures reflect the city's rich cultural heritage.