Samsun
TurkeyTR
City in northern Turkey
Samsun is a city on the north coast of Turkey and a major Black Sea port. The urban area recorded a population of 738,692 in 2022. The city is the capital of Samsun Province which has a population of 1,382,376. The city is home to Ondokuz Mayıs University, several hospitals, three large shopping malls, Samsunspor football club, an opera house and a large and modern manufacturing district. The city is best known as the place where Mustafa Kemal Atatürk began the Turkish War of Independence in 1919.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 350,000
- Coordinates
- 41.280, 36.336
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation
- 20 m
Overview of Samsun
Set in Turkey, Samsun is a sizeable city. About 350,000 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: sports, culture and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Samsun
Sports in Samsun
(4)Samsun's sports entries include Biking, Golf, Skiing and Slopes. All of it is drawn from Samsun's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Culture in Samsun
(3)Our data lists Art Galleries, Castles and Docks as culture options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Samsun.
Water Sports in Samsun
(3)Looking for water sports? Samsun has Bodyboard, Kitesurfing and Surf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Samsun.
Family in Samsun
(2)Looking for family? Samsun has Aquariums and Zoo. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Samsun.
Nature in Samsun
(2)Nature lovers get Desert and Rivers. All of it is drawn from Samsun's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nightlife in Samsun
(2)Looking for nightlife? Samsun has Events and Festival. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Samsun.
Best time to visit Samsun
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Long-distance travel plus local networks make Samsun straightforward to reach and cross. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul.
Similar destinations
Places near Samsun that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samsun known for?
- Samsun, in Turkey, is best known for sports, culture and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 350,000 residents.
- What can you do in Samsun?
- Recorded activities in Samsun include Biking, Golf, Skiing, Slopes and Art Galleries. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Samsun?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Samsun located?
- Samsun is located in Turkey. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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