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Stone mastery and mountain horizon

Kayseri

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HELLO, KAYSERI

Stone mastery and mountain horizonWelcome.

In Kayseri, castle surroundings and Gevher Nesibe structures open to the inner-city history route.Archeological stops such as Kültepe are part of a wider program.You can also gather the points in the center in a walk and make time for environmental visits.

Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.

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DON'T MISS

Kayseri · Follow the trail.

A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.

Official city guide
01Historic and cultural landmark

Selçuklu Uygarlığı Müzesi

The Seljuk Civilization Museum is located in the Mimar Sinan Park in Gevher Nesibe Mahallesi in Kayseri province center. The structure was built by the Anatolian Seljuk Ruler I. Giyeseddin Keyhusrev...
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02Historic and cultural landmark

Kültepe Ören Yeri

Kültepe Ören Yeri is located at the foot of Mount Erciyes in Kayseri. In the 2nd millennium BC, Kanish, known as the oldest kingdom of Anatolia, was...
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03Historic and cultural landmark

Kayseri Kalesi

Kayseri Castle and Walls, built during the Roman period in the 3rd century and narrowed during the Byzantine period in the 6th century, as it is today, was founded by Seljuk Sultan I.
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04Selected place to visit

Ağırnas Yer Altı Şehri

It is estimated that parts of the Heavy Underground City were made before the time of the century, but most of them were made in the years after the century and more.
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05Selected place to visit

Ahi Evran Zaviyesi / Esnaf Ve Sanatkarlar Müzesi

In the XIII century, the founder of the ahilik organization, which influenced the fate of Kayseri and Inner Anatolia, belonged to Ahi Evran. In terms of being one of the first examples in Anatolia...
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06Selected place to visit

Aladağlar Milli Parkı

With its majestic peaks and exciting steep white rocks, Aladağlar National Park has the most preferred routes for climbing. Aladağlar, colorful...
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English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.

Kayseri · Your car rental plan

When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.

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SAVOUR THE CITY

Kayseri food traditions
a place at the table.

The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.

Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Kayseri cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.

CHOOSE SOFRANIZI

Kayseri · Where to eat

Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Take your time.
Make time to explore.

This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.

  1. 01
    For your first discovery

    An introduction to the city

    SELÇUKLU UYGARLIĞI MÜZESİ · KÜLTEPE ÖREN YERİ

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  2. 02
    For your second discovery

    A little deeper.

    KAYSERİ KALESİ · AĞIRNAS YER ALTI ŞEHRİ

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  3. 03
    When you have time

    Expand route

    AHİ EVRAN ZAVİYESİ / ESNAF VE SANATKARLAR MÜZESİ · ALADAĞLAR MİLLİ PARKI

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SMALL NOTES, A HAPPY TRAVEL

Before you go.

When visiting historical sites

Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.

How to plan vehicle delivery?

Kayseri Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.

Without taking a lunch break

Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.

WHEN YOU'RE READY

Kayseri On their way
The steering is yours.

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THE WAY TO THE WAY

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