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Amasya Kalesi
Amasya Castle is on Harşena Mountain, which covers the north of Amasya city center. It is also known as Harşena Castle. The rock on which Amasya Castle was built is 700 meters above sea level and 300 meters above Yeşilırmak. According to some historians, the castle was built by the Pontus King Mithridates. According to others, because it was built by Commander Karsan or Harsana, the castle took the name Harşana/Harşena.
Amasya Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Amasya Kalesi sits within Amasya merkez, Amasya. The toroti catalogue holds 66 described stops across Amasya, 54 of them in Amasya merkez.
The nearest stop is Harşena (Amasya) Kalesi, 50 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 2.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Amasya Kalesi?
- Amasya Castle is on Harşena Mountain, which covers the north of Amasya city center. It is also known as Harşena Castle. The rock on which Amasya Castle was built is 700 meters above sea level and 300 meters above Yeşilırmak. According to some historians, the castle was built by the Pontus King Mithridates. According to others, because it was built by Commander Karsan or Harsana, the castle took the name Harşana/Harşena.
- Where is Amasya Kalesi?
- Amasya Kalesi is in Amasya merkez, Amasya.
- How long does it take to visit Amasya Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Amasya Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Amasya Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Amasya Kalesi; the closest are Harşena (Amasya) Kalesi, Kral Kaya Mezarları, Kızlar Sarayı.
- Is Amasya Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Amasya Kalesi lies 2.8 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.