Historiske moskeer og graver i Amasya distrikt

Historic Mosques and Tombs

Amasya serves as a living museum of Seljuk and Ottoman religious architecture. This collection highlights the city's spiritual heritage, from the 13th-century Seljuk-era Burmalı Minare with its unique spiral masonry to the grand 15th-century Sultan Bayezid II complex. These sites feature intricate stone carvings, T-plan layouts, and significant tombs like that of Seyfeddin Torumtay, reflecting Amasya's historical role as a major cultural and administrative center for Ottoman princes.

A

Sultan II. Beyazıt Cami

A 15th-century imperial complex featuring a central dome, two minarets, and a social foundation including a madrasa and library.

B

Burmalı Minare Camii

13th-century Seljuk mosque distinguished by its spiral-fluted minaret and the adjacent tomb of Cumudar.

C

Yörgüç Paşa Cami

Built in 1428, this T-plan Ottoman mosque includes a courtyard and the tomb of its founder, Yörgüç Paşa.

D

Torumtay Türbesi

A 1278 Seljuk tomb featuring elaborate stone masonry and a distinctive rectangular structure built for Governor Seyfeddin Torumtay.

E

Hatuniye camii

Established in 1510 by Bülbül Hatun, wife of Sultan Bayezid II, showcasing early 16th-century Ottoman architecture.

F

Mehmet Paşa Cami

A 1486 Ottoman mosque built by the tutor of Prince Ahmed, known for its classic proportions and stone craftsmanship.

G

Saraçhane Cami

A 14th-century mosque built by Shadgeldi Pasha during the Eretna Emirate period, later renovated in the Ottoman era.

H

Sofular Abdullah Paşa Camii

A 15th-century mosque located in the historic Sofular district, reflecting traditional Ottoman neighborhood mosque design.

I

Gümüşlü Cami

One of Amasya's oldest mosques, originally dating to 1326 and rebuilt several times following fires and earthquakes.

J

Temenna Cami

A historic neighborhood mosque situated near the city's traditional center.