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Historic Neighbourhood sights in Turkey

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    Hatuniye Mahallesi

    The Hatuniye Mahallesi is Amasya's wonderful neighbourhood of restored Ottoman houses, interspersed with good modern reproductions to make a harmonious whole.

    The Hazeranlar Konağı, constructed in 1865 and restored in 1979, was built by Hasan Talat, the accountant of governor-poet Ziya Paşa, for his sister, Hazeran Hanım. The restored rooms are beautifully furnished in period style, with a refined feel to their chandeliers and carved wood, and have mannequins to illustrate their use. The Directorate of Fine Arts gallery in the basement has changing exhibitions.

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