Göynücek

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Göynücek is a town and district of Amasya Province, lying just to the north of central Turkey, in the middle of the provinces of Tokat, Çorum and Yozgat. It covers an area of 578 km², and the population is 17,614 of which 2,776 live in the town of Göynücek, the majority spread throughout the surrounding countryside. Göynücek sits in the valley of the River Çekerek.

[edit] Places of interest

  • The Roman castle of Gökçeli on a rock overlooking the valley, 8 km from the town. It is reached by a hidden path of 98 steps.
  • The mineral waters of the village of Çamurlu, said to relieve kidney stones.

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Coordinates: 40°23′N 35°31′E / 40.383, 35.517

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