Known by the name of Amisos in antiquity, Samsun has always been a significant location in history. The Turkish War of Independence, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, started here in Samsun on May 19, 1919. With its rivers, streams, creeks, plateaus, forests, and sea, Samsun is a center of agriculture located between the Halys and the Iris rivers. This tourist destination is also famous for its historical and cultural pieces.