Discover 10 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Sinop (Turkey). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Sinop Archaeological Museum, Hamsilos Bay, and Balatlar Church. Also, be sure to include Statue of Diogenes in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Sinop (Sinop).
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Sinop Archaeological Museum
Museum. Sinop Archaeological Museum, or Sinop Museum, is a national museum in Sinop, Turkey, exhibiting archaeological artifacts found in and around the city.[1]
Hamsilos Bay
Also known as: Hamsilos
Bay. Hamsilos Bay is a Black Sea bay in Sinop Province, Turkey[2]
Balatlar Church
Also known as: Balatlar Kilisesi
Historical place in Sinop, Turkey. Balatlar Church or Sinope Koimesis Church was built in A.D. 660 by the Byzantines as a rectangular basilica. The church is located in the northern province of Sinop, Turkey, on the shores of the Black Sea.
All frescoes of Jesus, Mary, mother of Jesus and saints are heavily damaged because of the human and weather factors.[3]
Statue of Diogenes
Historical landmark in Sinop, Turkey. The Statue of Diogenes is a monument to the Ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope, who was born in Sinop, ancient Asia Minor, Turkey in about 412 BC.
Sinop (then known as Sinope) is the birthplace of Diogenes in the 5th century BC. Sinop municipality decided to erect a statue of Diogenes. Its creator was Turan Baş of the Ondokuz Mayıs University in Samsun. The statue was erected in 2006.
It is situated at the center of the narrowest point of Sinop Peninsula isthmus. Other historically notable places of the city (like Sinop Fortress Prison) are close to the monument. The 5.50 m (18.0 ft) tall statue depicts Diogenes the Cynic standing with his dog on his dwelling barrel and searching for an honest man in the far with his lamp in the hand.
According to the Turkish daily newspaper Milliyet, some politicians criticized the decision of the municipality on the ground that Diogenes searched for an honest man and thus insulted the honest people of Sinop. However, that legend had been originated in Athens and not in Sinop.[4]
Alaaddin Mosque
Also known as: Alâeddin Camii, Sinop
Mosque. Alaaddin Mosque is a historical mosque in Sinop City, Sinop Province, Turkey.[5]
Address: Alaaddin Keykubat Caddesi, 57000 Sinop
İnceburun Lighthouse
Lighthouse in Turkey. İnceburun Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Black Sea coast in Sinop Province, Turkey.
The masonry lighthouse was constructed in 1863 on İnceburun (literally: Sharp Cape), on the cliffs of the northernmost point of Anatolia. It is situated about 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Sinop. The 12 m (39 ft)-tall lighthouse tower with a gallery around the lantern room has the form of an octagonal prism in the upper half sitting on a square-plan base, and is white painted. A one-story keeper's house is attached to it, and three additional buildings belong to the light station. At a focal height of 26 m (85 ft), it flashes white four times every 20 seconds.
The lighthouse is accessible but the tower is closed to the public. The lighthouse keeping is served by Family Çilesiz, who do the job in fifth generation.[6]
Sinop eski cezaevi
Historical place, History museum, Prison, Museum
Address: Kaleyazısı Mh., 57000 Sinop
Pervane Medrese
School in Sinop, Turkey. Pervane Medrese is a historic madrasa, an Islamic school, in Sinop, Turkey.
It is situated in the center of the Sinop Peninsula. Another historical building, the Alaaddin Mosque is to the south of the madrasa.[7]
Address: Camikebir Mahallesi, Görgün Sk. No:16, 57000 Sinop Merkez
İnce burun
Sinop eski cezaevi
Museum