Amasya castle
Amasya castle located on the top of the Harsena
Mountain which rises and surrounds the northern part of the city therefore it is also
known as Harsena Castle. The
rock where amasya castle built over is 700 mt height from the sea and 300 mt
from the Yesilirmak river.
According to some historians, the castle for the first time was built by Mithridates the King
of Pontus. However it is also said that the commander harsana got this castle built so the
mountain is known as Harsena today.
During the sovereignty of Persians,
Romans, Byzantines and Pontus
kingdom Amasya Castle was changed hands several times and destroyed many times however every time it has been rebuilt over the
centuries.
The majority of the walls of
the castle are still standing. Cisterns , water tanks , ruins of a Bath from Ottoman
period and rock carved king tombs belonging the Pontus kings are
places to see in the castle.
A corridor which is also known
as Cilanbolu stands in the middle of the castle . This corridor carved into
rocks and allows you to go below with
150 steps and 8 mt width.
Covering the northern part of
the present city of Amasya castle
seperated 3 sections ; inner City
(Hatuniye District), girls palace and Upper Castle (Harşena) .
It is possible to drive untill
a very close point to the entrance of the castle however you need to walk after
leaving your car. Scenery , atmosphere
and watching the unique architecture of Amasya
houses over the bastions of Amasya castle
make you live unforgettable moments of your life.