Paşa Tabyası
An Ottoman coastal battery built after the 1853 Battle of Sinop, with old cannons overlooking the bay, a quiet spot for watching the sunset.
In 1853 a Russian fleet destroyed the Ottoman fleet in Sinop harbour. The Battle of Sinop became one of the triggers of the Crimean War. After the battle, the Ottomans built this coastal battery on the southeast shore of the peninsula. It preserves earthworks, a powder magazine and several old cannons, with views over Sinop Bay and the town. Entry is free, and the surrounding area has walking paths and tea gardens. It is about 3 kilometres from the old town, reached by taxi or on foot along the coast.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Balatlar Church
- Sinop Harbour Promenade
- Sinop Ethnography Museum
- Sinop Castle
- Sinop Archaeological Museum
- Alaaddin Mosque
- Süleyman Pervane Madrasa
- Sinop Historical Fortress Prison