Things to see in Samsun
Samsun is a city in Türkiye, with an urban population of about 609 thousand. Below are 10 notable places within about 2 km of the centre, ranked by how widely they are covered on Wikipedia.
1Statue of Honor History
Statue of Honor, aka Atatürk Monument, is a monument situated at Atatürk Park in İlkadım district of Samsun, Turkey dedicated to the landing of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Samsun initiating what is later termed the Turkish War of Independence.
2SS Bandırma Museum
SS Bandırma was an Ottoman mixed-freight ship, which became famous for her historical role in taking Mustafa Kemal Pasha (Atatürk) from Constantinople (today-Istanbul) to Samsun in May 1919 that marked the establishment of the Turkish national movement.
3Central Great Mosque Place of worship
The Great Mosque is a historic stone mosque situated in İlkadım, Samsun, Turkey. The mosque was first built during the Seljuk period in the 1300s.
4Site Mosque Place of worship
Site Mosque is a mosque located in Ilkadim district of Samsun, Turkey. The mosque is a prominent architectural landmark in the city center due to both its location and unique architectural style.
5Samsun Gazi Museum Museum
Samsun Gazi Museum is a museum dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in Samsun, Turkey.
6Samsun Castle History
Samsun Castle was a castle in Samsun, Turkey. Built on the seaside in 1092, it was demolished between 1909 and 1918.
7Surgical Instruments and Health Museum Museum
Surgical Instruments and Health Museum is a medical museum in Samsun, Turkey exhibiting historical surgical instruments and medical objects. Housed in a former locomotive depot, it was founded by the city of Samsun in cooperation with many local institutions at the end of 2021.
8Cumhuriyet Square Neighbourhood
Republic Square is a large public square located in Ilkadim district of Samsun, Turkey. It is one of the two largest and busiest public squares in the center of Samsun including Samsun Saathane Square.
9Samsun Clock Tower Landmark
Samsun Clock Tower is the tower that gives its name to Samsun Saathane Square located in Ilkadim district of Samsun, Turkey.
10Saathane Square Neighbourhood
Saathane Square is a public square in Samsun's Ilkadim district and takes its name from the Samsun Clock Tower which is located in the center of the square.
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