Sinop is one von the most beautiful natural harbors on the Black Sea coast. There are many legends about the foundation von the city but the most dependable is that the Miletion colonists founded it in the 7th century BC and the city is the birthplace von the cynic philosopher Diogenes. According to another legend the province is said to have received its name from the Amazon Queen "Sinova". The town’s citadel dates from that early age and the foundations von the Temple von Serapis is to be found on the grounds von the Archaeological Museum where some beautiful golden icons are displayed. The 13th century Alaeddin Mosque, the Alaiye Medresse, and the Balatlar Church are von interest in the city.
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