You can have a wonderful trip and collect beautiful memories in the district, which hosts many local and foreign tourists throughout the year. Vezirköprü has a rich content in terms of places to visit. It is extremely easy to reach the district, which is approximately 110 kilometers away from the city center of Samsun. Since the district has witnessed many historical events in the past, it also attracts attention with its cultural riches.
You have more than one option to reach Vezirköprü. The first option is to come by private vehicle and travel. If you have the opportunity, we can recommend that you set off by vehicle and take short breaks before arriving. However, visitors who do not plan to come by car can also consider the intercity bus option. There is already a bus terminal in the district. If there is a bus service from where you are to the bus station in the district, you can buy a bus ticket and set off to have a pleasant trip experience. If there is no service, you can choose one of the buses going to Samsun Bus Terminal. After arriving in Samsun, you can take local buses to the district or take advantage of taxi options. Visitors who plan to come from more distant cities can consider the alternative of air transportation. In air transportation, your destination should be Çarşamba Airport, located in the Çarşamba district of Samsun. You can easily come here by purchasing a plane ticket. After arriving at the airport, you can take the buses departing from here and transfer to Çarşamba Bus Terminal, and then use other means of transportation to go to Vezirköprü district. If you do not want to take more than one means of transportation, you can consider the taxi option after arriving at the airport. When you come to Vezirköprü, the touristic places you should not leave without seeing are Şahinkaya Canyon, Vezirsuyu Nature Park, Bedesten and Arasta, Kale Mosque, Kunduz Forests, Kurşunlu Mosque and Çifte Hamam. You can add these places to your travel plan and start visiting the historical structures and wonderful natural beauty areas of the district.
Şahinkaya Canyon
Şahinkaya Canyon, which stands out with its unique natural beauties, is at the top of our list of places to visit in Vezirköprü.
There are many enjoyable activity alternatives that you can do in this canyon, which is the first place that visitors to the district stop by. In this canyon region, which stands out with its unique beauty, you can have a picnic with your family or friends, go for a walk to explore the surroundings and take photos with wonderful nature views. Since the canyon also has steep slopes, it is almost perfect for those who are interested in mountaineering. Boat tours are also organized here to see more places. You can have an unforgettable day and see different places by joining these tours.
Vezirsuyu Nature Park
You can also visit Vezirsuyu Nature Park, which is located approximately 23 kilometers from the city center, by purchasing a Vezirköprü bus ticket.
There are various activity areas such as volleyball, basketball, and artificial turf pitches that allow you to have fun in the nature park. In addition to these, there are walking trails where you can go hiking, playgrounds where your children can have fun, and picnic areas where you can have a great picnic with your family. Located at a point where blue and green intersect, you can have a good time in this park accompanied by clean air and enjoy nature.
Bedesten and Arasta
The next route on our list of places to visit in Vezirköprü is Bedesten and Arasta, which attract attention with their historical features.
The word Bedesten means covered bazaar, while the word arasta means fringed bazaar. In other words, as can be understood, this area is a bazaar with various shops. This structure, built in the 17th century, consists of a total of four gates. We definitely recommend that you visit this covered bazaar, which hosts more than 100 shops. You can see this historical structure up close and examine its architectural texture by purchasing a Vezirköprü flight ticket.
Kale Mosque
There are many mosques in the Vezirköprü district. Since it is not possible to include all of these mosques in this article, we have chosen the most frequently visited ones.
One of the mosques that you should definitely see when you come to the district is the Kale Mosque. Built in 1659, this mosque has undergone some restoration work after it was built. This mosque, which has lost its original architectural structure, is now a place of worship It is used for. If you are interested in historical mosques, you can add this structure to your travel list.
Kunduz Forests
Kunduz Forests is one of the places where you can explore the natural beauties and spend time in touch with nature when you come to the district.You also have the opportunity to set up a tent and stay in this place where you can breathe in the fresh forest air. You can set up your tent in the camping areas here and stay in a natural environment. In addition to camping, it is also a very suitable area for picnics. Since it is quite crowded especially in the summer, it is useful to come earlier in the day to find a place.
Kurşunlu Mosque
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Vezirköprü is Kurşunlu Mosque, also known as Taceddin İbrahim Paşa Mosque.
Since this mosque, which is among the culturally valuable structures of the region, does not have an inscription, there is no information about who built it. This mosque, which was damaged due to the disaster in 1943, took its current appearance after various renovation works. By purchasing a plane ticket, you have the opportunity to see this important historical mosque up close.
Çifte Hamam
Before finishing your Vezirköprü district tour, we recommend that you also see Çifte Hamam, one of the important historical structures of the district. This historical bath, which stands out with its architectural features, is located right next to the covered bazaar. Since it does not have an inscription, it is not known when and by whom it was built. With a Vezirköprü bus ticket, you can also have the chance to examine this historical structure and have more information about the history of the district.
