Amasra

Also known as Amastris

Amasra (from Greek Amastris Ἄμαστρις, gen. Ἀμάστριδος) is a small Black Sea port town in the Bartın Province, Turkey. It is the seat of Amasra District. Its population is 6,098 (2021). thumb|right

Key facts

Turkey place.type: municipality
Turkey place.name: Amasra
Turkey place.image_skyline: Amasra (9310207038).jpg
Turkey place.image_caption: View of Amasra Castle
Turkey place.province: Bartın
Turkey place.district: Amasra
Turkey place.leader_party: CHP
Turkey place.leader_name: Recai Çakır
Turkey place.elevation_m: 123
Turkey place.population_total: 6098
Turkey place.population_as_of: 2021
Turkey place.postal_code: 74300

Article

10 sections

Contents

History
Ecclesiastical history
Latin titular see
Main sights
Amasra Castle
Fatih Mosque
Bird's Rock Road Monument
Coal mine and proposed power station
References
Further reading

The town today is much appreciated for its beaches and natural setting, which has made tourism the most important activity for its inhabitants. Amasra has two islands: the bigger one is called Büyük ada ('Great Island'), the smaller one Tavşan adası ('Rabbit Island'). It was annexed by the Ottoman Empire after the Siege of Amasra.