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Amasya · Place 7 · 398M
Bimarhane Hospital
An Ilkhanid hospital dating to 1308–1309, distinguished by its carved stone façade.
Suggested time30 min
Elevation & effort398 m · Level walk
Best windowMorning, before the portal is in hard shadow.
Walking note8 min
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
East of the centre toward Mehmet Paşa; 8–10 minutes from the bazaar.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
The Bimarhane was built by Anber bin Abdullah in the names of Oljeitu and his wife. Its cut-stone façade features geometric foliage and muqarnas capitals. A human relief on the portal keystone is a distinctive detail. The building is an important part of Amasya’s medical history.
Why visit
The decorated portal, muqarnas capitals and human relief on the keystone make this a rewarding stop for stone-carving details.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Look closely at the smaller carved details of the entrance façade.
