Samsun

Plate code 55 · Region Black Sea

The largest city of the central Black Sea, where Atatürk began the War of Independence in 1919.

Places to see

• Kızılırmak DeltasıBird sanctuary
• Amisos TepesiArchaeological hill
• Bandırma VapuruHistoric ship museum

Food and products

• Nokul
• Bafra pidesi
• Samsun kaz tiridi

Official links

Other provinces in the region

• Amasya
• Artvin
• Bartın
• Bayburt
• Bolu
• Çorum
• Düzce
• Giresun
• Gümüşhane
• Karabük
• Kastamonu
• Ordu
• Rize
• Sinop
• Tokat
• Trabzon
• Zonguldak

Published: 5 November 2026 · Last reviewed: 5 November 2026