History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Amisos Hill, which gave its name to the city of Amisos, which was the most powerful trade colony of the Black Sea in ancient times, is home to the magnificent Baruthane Tumuli, dating back to the 3rd century BC (Hellenistic and Pontus Kingdom period). During archaeological excavations carried out in 1995, burial chambers belonging to the Pontus Kingdom dynasty or high commanders were unearthed under two hill tumuli. Solid gold crowns, necklaces, bracelets and glass artifacts unearthed from the graves are exhibited at the Samsun Archeology Museum under the name 'Amisos Treasures', while the burial chambers are opened to visitors in a faithful manner. The hill is also the city's most popular attraction, with the cable car line extending from Batı Park beach to the top and the viewing terraces overlooking the Samsun Gulf. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at an altitude of approximately 160 meters, on a limestone ridge that rises suddenly from the Black Sea coast. It is a panoramic plateau integrated with pine groves, viewing platforms and the endless horizon of the Black Sea. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance to the hill and the tumulus burial chambers is free. The cable car is subject to the municipal rail system tariff.•Visiting Hours and Days:It is open to visitors 7 days a week between 08:30 - 23:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The wooden walkways and café areas on the hill are stroller and disabled accessible; The descent to the burial chambers has stone steps.•Facilities and Facilities:Amisos Cafe and Restaurant, cable car station, souvenir shops, viewing binoculars and clean toilets are available. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Baruthane District, Amisos Hill Facilities, İlkadım / Samsun.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: You can go up the hill directly from the city center via the asphalt boulevard by passenger vehicles; or it can be reached in 3 minutes by cable car from Batı Park.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at the Samsun Tram 'Baruthane' stop and go directly to the hill via the Batı Park cable car line.•Parking Availability:Ample free parking is available on the hill. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photo Spots and Frames:Samsun Port, breakwaters, Black Sea coastline and ancient Pontus burial chamber tunnel from the wooden viewing balcony.•Light and Shot Hours:Sunset golden hour and the hours when the lights of the city pour into the sea at night.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should enjoy Samsun simit, freshly brewed tea and the famous roasted chickpea ice cream at the hill cafe.