Things to do in Kayseri

Köşk Medresesi

Köşk Medresesi was built by Aleaddin Eratna, the founder of the Eratna Beyliği, in honor of his wife and features an important tomb in its courtyard.

30 minutes

Han Camii

The Han Mosque, built in the 13th century during the Seljuk period, is notable for its domeless structure and interior architecture featuring six windows.

20 minutes

Sultanhanı Kervansarayı

Sultanhanı Caravanserai is on the Kayseri-Sivas highway and is 47 km from Kayseri. It is inside the village bearing the same name. It was built between 1232-1236 during the reign of the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat I. In some publications, it is also referred to as Tuzhisarı Sultan Hanı. Photo: General Directorate of Promotion Sultanhanı Caravanserai is one of the typical Seljuk caravanserais.

45 minutes

Kapuzbaşi Şelaleleri

Kapuzbaşı Waterfalls, five large and two small, flow side by side in a row, with average heights of 40-60 meters, and each is powerful enough to feed a stream. Kapuzbaşı Waterfall, which is the second highest waterfall in the world, virtually enchants those who see it.

45 minutes

Şar Örenyeri

Şar Örenyeri is located at the northern end of Tufanbeyli district, a few km from the Kayseri provincial border. This place, known as "Kilikya Komanası," was the second of the Hittites' religious centers, the first being "Pontus Komanası." At the archaeological site there are works from the Hittite, Roman and Byzantine periods. Most of the works that have survived to the present day at Gülcan Acar Örenyeri belong to the Roman Period. Among these, the stepped open-air theater particularly attracts attention.

45 minutes

Kültepe Ören Yeri

Kültepe Archaeological Site is known as the center of the ancient kingdom of Kaniş and is recognized as the world's first organized trade center. It holds significant historical importance with its written tablets dating back to the 2nd millennium BC.

120 minutes

Soğanli Vadisi

Soğanlı Valley is a historical area known for its rock churches and natural beauty, located in the Kayseri-Niğde-Nevşehir triangle.

120 minutes

Ali Dağı Yer Altı Şehri

Ali Dağı Underground City is located in the Talas district and was opened to tourism in 2010. With a total gallery length of 528 meters, this underground structure does not fully qualify as an 'Underground City' compared to other underground cities.

Sultan Sazliği (kuş Cenneti)

Sultan Sazlığı is a paradise for nature observers, hosting around 300 bird species and nearly 400 plant species. It is an excellent place for kayaking and photographing birds.

120 minutes

Ağırnas Yer Altı Şehri

Ağırnas Underground City is a settlement center with historical remains dating back 3,000 years.

Erdemli Vadisi

Erdemli Valley is located near the district of Yeşilhisar in Kayseri and is notable for its historical churches and natural beauty.

120 minutes

Tuzhisar Sultan Hanı

Tuzhisar Sultan Hanı is located in the town of Tuzhisar at the 46th kilometre of the Kayseri-Sivas road. It is stated that this road was also used in Roman times. Although the Arab geographer Ibn Said states that there were 24 caravanserais between Kayseri and Sivas, this number is considered exaggerated for a distance of 190 kilometres; however, it may be accepted that there could have been many accommodation facilities along this route. The work has no inscription that has survived to the present day.

45 minutes

Gesi Bağlari Ve Güvercinlikler

Gesi Bağları is a tourist spot known for its unique tower-type pigeon houses that are exclusive to Turkey.

60 minutes

Kayseri Mesire Yerleri

Kayseri Recreation Areas offer visitors indispensable picnic spots and walking trails with beautiful views.

Kayseri Evleri

Kayseri houses are an important cultural heritage that carries the beauty of the past to the present with their traditional architecture and elegant decorations.

Germir-tavlusun Ve Derevenk Vadisi

Germir-Tavlusun and Derevenk Valley is a historical area near Kayseri, where traces of the past can be found in its narrow streets.

120 minutes

Çandir Şahruh Bey Mescidi

Çandır Şahruh Bey Mosque was built by Shahruh Bey, the last great ruler of the Dulkadiroğulları Beyliği. Today, only the western minaret remains.

30 minutes

Amerikan Koleji Ve Hastanesi Binası

The American College and Hospital Building is a historical educational structure in Talas. It is currently used as the Social Facilities of Erciyes University.

Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi

Kayseri Archaeology Museum is located within Kayseri Castle and showcases historical artifacts from the region.

60 minutes

İmam Kulu Kaya Kabartması

The İmam Kulu Rock Relief is a historical monument located in the Develi district of Kayseri. It is part of the Hittite relief series and is well-preserved.

Şifahiye Ve Giyasiye Medresesi

The Şifahiye and Giyasiye Medresesi is a historical structure built upon the will of Gevher Nesibe Sultan. It is notable for its high ceilings and beautiful stone craftsmanship.

60 minutes

Yaman Dede Camii / Panaya Kilisesi

Yaman Dede Mosque is a historical building constructed in 1886, later converted into a mosque. It offers visitors a unique experience with its terrace section that houses culturally oriented shops.

Zeynel Abidin Türbesi

The Zeynel Abidin Tomb holds historical significance as it marks the declaration of Zeynel Abidin Alaaddin Ali Çelebi as ruler after the death of Kadı Burhaneddin in 1398.

20 minutes

Kurşunlu Cami

Kurşunlu Mosque is a unique example of 16th-century Ottoman architecture built by Mimar Sinan in Kayseri.

20 minutes

Zamanti Irmağı

Located within the borders of Yahyalı district, a national rafting course is found along 15 kilometres of the 51-kilometre-long Zamantı River. In addition to its length, water flow, underground passages and canyons, Zamantı River attracts great interest with its courses that can be used by professional and amateur rafters. With a water flow highly suitable for rafting, Zamantı passes through giant canyons and offers unique beauties.

45 minutes

Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Kilisesi

The Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Church is a historic church located in the center of Kayseri. Built in 1191, it has been restored for worship and features rich frescoes in its interior.

30 minutes

Yamula Baraji

Yamula Dam is a large lake-like structure located 25 kilometers northwest of Kayseri. It hosts various water sports events every year.

Ulu Cami (Cami Kebir)

Ulu Mosque, built in 1135 by the Danishmend ruler Melik Mehmet Gazi, holds significant historical importance.

20 minutes

Kayseri Saat Kulesi

The Kayseri Clock Tower, located in Cumhuriyet Square, was built in 1906 during the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid II.

30 minutes

Talas Panaya Kilisesi (Yaman Dede Camii–Talas Yeni Cami)

Talas Panaya Church was built in 1886 with the permission of Sultan Abdulhamid and later converted into a mosque.

30 minutes

Fraktin Kaya Kabartması

The Fraktin Rock Relief is a historical site reflecting beautiful examples of Hittite art. Created in the 14th century BC, these reliefs depict religious and royal themes.

60 minutes

Melikgazi Türbesi

Melikgazi Tomb, located in Melikgazi Village in the Pınarbaşı district, is on the slope of a high hill. There is no inscription on the structure.

20 minutes

Mimar Sinan Evi

Mimar Sinan House is located in Ağırnas, Kayseri, and is the birthplace of the famous architect Mimar Sinan. It has been restored and opened as a house museum.

45 minutes

Erdemli Kaya Kiliseleri

The Erdemli Rock Churches consist of eleven churches adorned with wall paintings, located along the Erdemli Valley.

30 minutes

Sahabiye Medresesi

Sahabiye Medresesi is an important example of Seljuk stone craftsmanship, built in 1267.

30 minutes

Bürüngüz Camii

Bürüngüz Mosque, built in 1977, is an important structure reflecting classical Ottoman architectural style.

Panaya Kilisesi

The Panaya Church is a historical structure located in the Talas district of Kayseri. It was converted into a mosque in 1925 and is currently open for worship as Yaman Dede Mosque.

30 minutes

Kara Mustafa Paşa Kervansarayı

Kara Mustafa Pasha Caravanserai is an important historical structure on the Silk Road, built in 1660.

30 minutes

Roma Mezarı

The Roman Tomb, located in Kayseri, is a historical structure believed to date back to the early Roman period.

Aladağlar Hacer Vadisi ve Ormanı

Hacer Forest, located within the borders of Aladağlar National Park, is our country’s best old-growth forest, covered with untouched dense trees surrounding a valley made up of steep slopes. With its very abundant wildlife and the visual richness it offers, it is a highly attractive natural wonder for adventure enthusiasts and tourists.

60 minutes

Hacı Kiliç Camii Ve Medresesi

Hacı Kiliç Mosque and Madrasa, dating back to 1249, is a historical structure resembling a castle with its small towers at the corners.

60 minutes

Karatay Han

It follows the plan of classical Seljuk caravanserais. Karatay Caravanserai, which from afar has a magnificent and monumental appearance almost like a castle with its buttress towers, some of which are fluted and knotted, possesses a dazzling aesthetic with its stone workmanship visible in almost every corner as well as its monumental portals.

30 minutes

Sirçali Kümbet

Sirçalı Kümbet is a historical tomb located in Kayseri, dating back to the 14th century.

Kadir Has Kent ve Mimar Sinan Müzesi

Kadir Has City and Mimar Sinan Museum is a six-story museum located in Kayseri, featuring two main sections: the City Museum and the Mimar Sinan Museum.

45 minutes

Yoğun Burç

Yoğun Burç is a historical structure built by İzzeddin Keykavus. It was used as a prison and government office in the 16th century.

Han Camii

The mosque was built as an inn in the 13th century and was later converted into a mosque with subsequent alterations. The tomb located to the south of the mosque was built in 1188.

45 minutes

Lale Camii

The mosque, commissioned by Lala Musluhiddin Paşa behind Kayseri Lisesi, belongs to the Seljuk Period. It has no inscription and has three entrance gates. Its minaret was added later.

45 minutes

Gülük Camii

The mosque draws attention with its mihrab that has survived to the present day. This work, one of the most magnificent tiled mihrabs of the Seljuks, is adorned with geometric, vegetal and inscriptional decorations.

45 minutes

Kara Mustafa Paşa Külliyesi

The külliye located in İncesu District consists of a mosque, madrasa, bath and marketplace. The külliye was built in the 17th century and served the Silk Road caravans.

45 minutes

Kara Mustafa Paşa Cami

Kara Mustafa Paşa Mosque is an important example of Ottoman architecture located within the Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Complex in Kayseri.

20 minutes

Yoğunburç

Yoğunburç is a cultural center in Kayseri that provides literary and cultural services.

45 minutes

Döner Kümbet

The Döner Kümbet was built in 1276 for Şah Cihan Hatun, the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan I. Alaeddin Keykubad.

20 minutes

Hacı Veli Kaplıcası

It is on the Adana road, 16 kilometers from Kayseri. In the volcanic hot spring, which contains rich minerals, the water temperature is 36,5 degrees. It is said to be good for rheumatic diseases.

45 minutes

Hacer Vadisi

With the beauty of its unique valley, gorge and glacial rocks, it connects Yedigöller and Kapuzbaşı Waterfalls. With its quite abundant wildlife and the visual richness it offers, it is almost a natural wonder.

45 minutes

Seyid Burhanettin Hazretleri Türbesi

The Seyid Burhanettin Hazretleri Tomb is located in Kayseri and is one of the most visited tombs, dedicated to Seyyid Burhaneddin, the teacher of Mevlana.

20 minutes

Tekgöz Kaplıcası

It is located in Yemliha Village. This hot spring, which has been used since very ancient times, is thought to be good for neuralgia, partial paralysis, fractures and dislocations, and women's diseases.

45 minutes

İmamkulu Kaya Kabartmaları

The village of İmamkulu is connected to the district of Tomarza. The monument is prominent as a rock outcrop in the İmamkulu locality. This monument is also one of the monuments on the road leading to the Kizzuwatna of the Hittite period. In front of the depiction of the king/prince, the Storm-Weather God, stepping on the backs of three mountain gods with their heads bowed forward, is shown with his left foot placed on his chariot drawn by two bulls (Hum and Seni). The god holds the reins with his left hand and raises his mace upward with his right hand.

20 minutes

Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi

Melikgazi Castle, a structure integrated with the calcareous rocks in the area where it is located, was established on the hilly area beyond Melikgazi Tomb. According to the research conducted and the findings obtained, it is understood that the castle was built during the Byzantine period and later repaired while being used during the time of the Danişmends, the Seljuks and the Ottomans. The Byzantines used smaller cut stones in the construction of the castle.

45 minutes

Ahi Evran Esnaf Ve Sanatkarlar Müzesi

The Ahi Evran Tradesmen and Craftsmen Museum showcases the legacy of Ahi Evran, who focused on the economic and social issues of the Anatolian Turkish people.

45 minutes

Etnoğrafya Müzesi (Güpgüpoğlu Konağı)

The Ethnography Museum is an important museum showcasing historical artifacts. Opened in 1983, it awaits visitors with its rich ethnographic collection.

45 minutes