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Amasya Bedesteni
The bedesten, commissioned in 1483 by Hüseyin Ağa, one of the gate aghas of Bayezid II, has survived to the present day after undergoing significant changes compared to its original state. The bedesten, which Hüseyin Ağa, who had many charitable foundations in Amasya and its surroundings, had built in order to generate income for his endowments, suffered great damage in the earthquake that occurred in 1668.
Amasya Bedesteni and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
The bedesten, commissioned in 1483 by Hüseyin Ağa, one of the gate aghas of Bayezid II, has survived to the present day after undergoing significant changes compared to its original state. The bedesten, which Hüseyin Ağa, who had many charitable foundations in and around Amasya, had built in order to provide income for his waqfs, suffered great damage in the earthquake that occurred in 1668. The building, which did not undergo any specific repair for a long time, was included in the reconstruction works initiated in Amasya in 1865 by the then Amasya Mutasarrıfı Ziya Bey (Şair Ziya Paşa). However, with these works the bedesten was not revived; on the contrary, the lead coverings on it were removed and its domes were demolished, and the building was covered with a roof built in place of the demolished domes. But this too did not last long, and when the roof that had been built collapsed after a while, the bedesten struggled to remain standing for a long time in an open-top state.
Over the years, the bedesten fell into ruin and only its main walls remained sound; the section close to Yeşilırmak was demolished in the 1950s and a business inn was built in its place. It was only through the restoration carried out by the General Directorate of Foundations in 1971 that the remaining part of the bedesten took on the form we see today.
Source: Amasya Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Amasya Address: Dere, Kocacık Sk. No:29, 05100 Amasya Merkez/Amasya
At a glance
- Type
- building, cultural center, Bedesten
- Built / founded
- 1483
- Material
- stone
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Amasya Bedesteni sits within Amasya merkez, Amasya. The toroti catalogue holds 66 described stops across Amasya, 54 of them in Amasya merkez.
The nearest stop is Amasya Taşhan, 80 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 2.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Amasya Bedesteni?
- The bedesten, commissioned in 1483 by Hüseyin Ağa, one of the gate aghas of Bayezid II, has survived to the present day after undergoing significant changes compared to its original state. The bedesten, which Hüseyin Ağa, who had many charitable foundations in Amasya and its surroundings, had built in order to generate income for his endowments, suffered great damage in the earthquake that occurred in 1668.
- Where is Amasya Bedesteni?
- Amasya Bedesteni is in Amasya merkez, Amasya.
- How long does it take to visit Amasya Bedesteni?
- The suggested visit time for Amasya Bedesteni is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Amasya Bedesteni?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Amasya Bedesteni; the closest are Amasya Taşhan, Saraçhane Camii, Burmali Minare Cami Ve Cumudar Türbesi.
- Is Amasya Bedesteni on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Amasya Bedesteni lies 2.7 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.