Amasya

The apple that carries the town’s name, at its best in autumn.

Where: The market in central Amasya.

The lit Ottoman houses at night, under the Pontic tombs cut into the cliff.

Where: The Yesilirmak riverfront and the castle.

A medical history museum built on a 15th-century Ottoman surgeon’s illustrated book.

Where: The Sabuncuoglu medical history museum.

Keskek and stuffed broad beans, the heavy cooking of a princes’ town.

Where: The tradesmen’s restaurants in the centre.