Bartın's greatest asset is Amasra — one of the most visually striking small towns on the Turkish coast. The town occupies a narrow isthmus between two perfect bays, crowned by a Byzantine citadel and ringed by Genoese walls; it is often compared to a miniature Mediterranean island town, but set dramatically on the Black Sea.
Bartın city itself sits at the head of a navigable river gorge with traditional timber houses; the province is compact but highly rewarding for those seeking unspoiled coastline.
Known for: Amasra Byzantine town · Double harbour peninsula · Black Sea fishing · Bartın River · Kırantepe hills
- Region
- Black Sea
- Famous for
- Amasra — Byzantine harbour
- Best seasons
- Jun–Sep
- Icon
- Amasra double bay peninsula
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What Bartın is known for
Amasra's twin bays, Byzantine citadel and Genoese walls make it exceptionally photogenic. The Küçük Liman (small harbour) side has the old town and fish restaurants; the Büyük Liman (large harbour) has the beach. The island of Boztepe is connected by a bridge.
- Amasra — Byzantine harbour town, double bays, Genoese walls.
- Amasra citadel — coastal fortress panorama.
- Bartın River — navigable gorge, timber houses.
- Inkumu beach — Black Sea sandy beach.
Getting around
Bartın is 6 hours from Istanbul by bus. Amasra is 35 km north — frequent dolmuş in summer. The old town peninsula is walkable.
On the platform
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Frequently asked questions
About Bartın
1Amasra — a Byzantine harbour town on a double-bayed peninsula, one of the most scenic small towns on the Black Sea coast.