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Samsun Atat\u00fcrk Monument (Statue of Honor)<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Atat\u00fcrk Monument is considered Samsun\u2019s most important historical landmark and a symbol of the city. Set in Atat\u00fcrk Park, the monument commemorates the landing of Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk in Samsun and displays figures from the War of Independence. The Atat\u00fcrk Monument is particularly notable in that it was established via fundraising efforts by Samsun\u2019s residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Samsun Clock Tower<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Erected in 1887, the Samsun Clock Tower is in Saathane Square, in Samsun’s Ilkad\u0131m neighborhood and about two kilometers from the city center. The tower, featuring a polygonal base and a compartmental structure, underwent several modifications; at one time it was deployed as a watchtower in addition to its primary function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Band\u0131rma Ferry <\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Set in Samsun\u2019s Canik neighborhood, the Band\u0131rma Ferry Museum opened to the public in 2003. The ship is a replica of the one in which Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk arrived from Band\u0131rma; the original ship sank in 1925.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The museum includes wax sculptures of Atat\u00fcrk and his fellow soldiers, as well as exhibits of Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk\u2019s handwritten letters. The museum also features displays of the captain\u2019s quarters and the ship saloon, along with various shipping-related items. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Samsun Castle<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Built to protect the city, Samsun Castle was erected by the Danishmendids in 1192. The seafront complex has three gates and extends to the covered bazaar in Saathane Square. While the castle is not fully preserved, it is still a popular tourist attraction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Amisos Hill<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Formerly known as Baruthane Hill, the historical site of Amisos Hill dates from the third century BC. It was discovered in 1995 and is now a protected area and an open-air museum featuring Hellenistic tomb complexes, block-stone walls, and exhibits on Samsun\u2019s religious, cultural and social heritages. Amisos Hill is about four kilometers from the city center and provides stunning views of the surrounding areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Samsun\u2019s famous dishes<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Bafra pita<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Even more widely known than Samsun\u2019s historical sites is the city\u2019s Bafra pita. Dough stuffed with onions and minced meat is formed into a long cylinder, baked over a wood fire and then brushed thoroughly with butter. Especially on Sundays, there are long queues in front of bakeries for the famous Bafra pita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00c7akall\u0131 menemeni (scrambled eggs with tomatoes)<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n \u00c7akall\u0131 menemen has recently emerged as one of the most popular Samsun dishes! Typically, menemen is made with eggs, tomatoes, and peppers; the difference between the regular version and that of Samsun\u2019s \u00c7akall\u0131 village is cheese: \u00c7akall\u0131 menemen is topped with grated kashar cheese after cooking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Oymaa\u011fa\u00e7 kebab<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Samsun\u2019s Vezirk\u00f6pr\u00fc district is famous for its Oymaa\u011fa\u00e7 kebab, named for the district\u2019s Oymaa\u011fa\u00e7 village. Eaten hot or cold, the kebab is usually made with goat\u2019s meat between the months of May and November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The kebab is so well-known, in fact, that one of the traditional village houses in Oymaa\u011fa\u00e7 is designated as the \u2018kebab room\u2019 and the place where the goat meat is slowly roasted over a wood fire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Broad-bean stuffed <\/b>sarma<\/i><\/b> (baklal\u0131 sarma)<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Like so many traditional Turkish dishes, sarma (stuffed grape or cabbage leaves) exhibits regional characteristics. Samsun\u2019s traditional sarma filling features broad beans, cracked wheat and tiny bits of chopped meat, for a particularly flavorful dish!<\/p>\n\n\n\n K\u0131vratma (A regional dry baklava)<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n Originating in Samsun\u2019s \u00c7ar\u015famba district, this dessert has a geographical indication and is registered by the Turkish Patent and Trademark Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n K\u0131vratma, also known as a dry holiday dessert (kuru bayram tatl\u0131s\u0131), is similar to burma baklava but is prepared without sherbet. The phyllo pastry, however, is stuffed with plenty of nuts and sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Natural beauties of Samsun<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Kabaceviz Waterfall<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n In addition to its historical sites, Samsun presents nature in all its glory. The Kabaceviz Waterfall in \u00c7ar\u015famba, about 45 kilometers from the Samsun city center, is among the natural wonders in the region. The sixty-meter waterfall and the lush nature surrounding it are a popular destination for trekking, mountaineering or picnicking. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 19 May\u0131s University (OM\u00dc) Pond<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n About five kilometers from the city center is the 19 May\u0131s University Pond, a peaceful locale with a picturesque camping area. Visitors bring tents and spend the night or simply enjoy a day relaxing on the grassy lakefront. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Akalan Waterfalls<\/b><\/p><\/h3>\n\n\n\n One hundred kilometers from the Samsun city center are the Akalan Waterfalls, one of the most important tourist attractions in Samsun\u2019s Bafra district. Offering an expansive, serene setting, the area features eighteen waterfalls of varying sizes \u2013 a perfect place to spend the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Handicrafts of Samsun<\/b><\/p><\/h2>\n\n\n\n Both the districts of the Samsun province and the city of Samsun are renowned for their handicrafts. Carpet weaving and samovar production, for example, are associated with the Vezirk\u00f6pr\u00fc district. The Terme and \u00c7ar\u015famba districts are well-known for hazelnut shell baskets; tin smithing and artisanal shoemaking are also prominent in the \u00c7ar\u015famba district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, the province is known for its woodwork. In the \u00c7ar\u015famba district the historical G\u00f6celi Mosque, one of Anatolia\u2019s oldest wooden mosques, is particularly notable for its carved wood ornamentation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a delightful holiday in Samsun!<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A journey into time: Historical places in Samsun Samsun Atat\u00fcrk Monument (Statue of Honor) The Atat\u00fcrk Monument is considered Samsun\u2019s most important historical landmark and a symbol of the city. Set in Atat\u00fcrk Park, the monument commemorates the landing of Mustafa Kemal Atat\u00fcrk in Samsun and displays figures from the War of Independence. The Atat\u00fcrk […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":53,"featured_media":32448,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1102,147],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-32979","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-samsun-travel-guide","8":"category-trip-ideas"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/53"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32979"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32979\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32448"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"Samsun](\"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/samsun-ataturk-aniti.webp\")
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