Niksar - Niksar

Niksar lies in the hinterland of the south coast of Black Sea in the Turkey. The city has about 30,000 inhabitants.

background

The Romans already settled here and founded their Neocaesarea here when they took the Pontic fortress of Cabeira. This was sustainably expanded by the Byzantines and Ottomans and the remains can be seen on a rock hill above the city. Sitting here in the 11th century. captured the crusader Bohemond.

getting there

In the street

Of Ünye A small country road leads directly to Niksar. On this path there are some vantage points of the Pontic Mountains.

Of Tokat Niksar can be reached directly via a small country road to the north (approx. 50 km).

Of Amasya is towards Niksar over the 100 Erzurum to reach. After about 100 km, turn left and leave the road in the direction of Niksar and Ünye

mobility

Tourist Attractions

In the castle complex there are numerous mausoleums from the Seljuk and Ottoman times as well as a medrese from the 12th century.

The city center at the foot of the mountain is manageable and peppered with old houses and bridges. The clock tower can be found at the end of the center in the south.

activities

shop

kitchen

nightlife

accommodation

health

Practical advice

trips

In the vicinity of a day trip is here Ünye, Amasya and Tokat

literature

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