Old map of Amasya

Amasya - a photogtapher's dream!

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August 22nd 2009
Amasya was 4 hours away from Sivas by bus. Once again the scenery was impressive. It was a shame we passed through Tokat without stopping, but the only reason we wanted to go was to experience a Tokat Kebab. Aubergine and meat are alternatively threaded on a skewer and it is cooked/smoked vertically resulting in an apparently exquisite taste! Never mind, it's only food!! We arrived in Amasya at ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Black Sea » Amasya

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more