2 Days in Kayseri: Day-by-Day Itinerary

Historic & Cultural

Hunat Hatun Complex

The Hunat Hatun Complex is a historic Islamic religious complex in Kayseri, Turkey. Early in the 13th century, Kayqubad I, Sultan of the Anatolian Selçuks, captured the Alanya fortress from its Armenian ruler, Kir Vart. One of the conditions of Vart's surrender was that his daughter Hunat Mahpari Khatun would become the sultan's wife.

Museums

Kayseri Archaeology Museum

Kayseri Archaeology Museum is a museum in Kayseri, Turkey. Kayseri Archeology Museum, which has been serving here for about 50 years, has been moved to the new museum building within the Kayseri Castle and has been opened to visitors since 19 October 2019. In the new museum, there are 14 exhibition halls in chronological order. The works in the exhibition halls date from the Chalcolithic Age to the Late Osmanlı period. The address now is Cumhuriyet Mahallesi, Kaleiçi Meydan Kümeevler, No: 1, Melikgazi/Kayseri.

Historic & Cultural

Kayseri Castle

Kayseri Castle is a castle built in antiquity and first mentioned in a coin during the rule of Gordian III between 238 and 244 AD. It went through multiple additions starting with the Romans, continuing with the Byzantines, Danishmends, Seljuqs, Dulqadirs, Karamanids, and Ottomans. The castle, located in the eponymous city, is made of an inner and an outer section with a total of 18 towers.

Museums

Çifte Madrasah

Çifte Medrese, also known as the Gevher Nesibe Medical Complex is a 13th-century medical and educational complex located in Kayseri, Turkey. It is considered one of the earliest examples of medical schools in the Islamic world, and possibly the first of its kind in Anatolia combining a hospital with a medical madrasa. Çifte Medrese, one of the Anatolian Seljuk madrasahs, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2014.

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Religious Sites

Blessed Virgin Mary church (Kayseri)

The Church of Mother Mary (Meryem Ana Kilisesi), located in Melikgazi, is a three-nave basilica believed to have been built in the 19th century and took its current form with additions and repairs between 1838 and 1875. It has been restored by Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality and now serves as the City Library. It is within walking distance of Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Church (783 m), Kayseri Castle (405 m), and Hunat Hatun Complex (406 m). The nearest public transport stop is Cumhuriyet Square tram stop (539 m).

Religious Sites

Ulu Mosque, Kayseri

Kayseri Grand Mosque is a mosque built towards the middle of the 12th century, located in the city center in Kayseri province, Turkey. At the time it was built, it was the largest structure in Kayseri.

Religious Sites

Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church, Kayseri

Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church is an Armenian Apostolic Church located in Kayseri, Turkey, and first built in the 12th century.

Historic & Cultural

Kapalı Çarşı

Kayseri Covered Bazaar is a historic commercial center located in the Melikgazi district. It is one of Turkey's oldest bazaars and is known as the second-largest covered bazaar after Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. The bazaar began to develop in the mid-15th century during the Ottoman period, with its first structure being the Bedesten. Today, it sells local products such as spices, pastırma, and sucuk, as well as traditional handicrafts like carpets and jewelry. It is within walking distance of Kayseri Archaeology Museum (147 m), Kayseri Castle (172 m), and Hunat Hatun Complex (319 m). The nearest public transport is Cumhuriyet Meydanı tram stop (221 m).

Historic & Cultural

İbrahim Tennuri Türbesi

The İbrahim Tennuri Tomb, located in Melikgazi, Kayseri, is a historic site dedicated to the 15th-century Sufi poet İbrahim Tennuri. The tomb is considered one of the last examples of classical Seljuk cupolas, featuring a hexagonal plan and a single story. Inside, there are sarcophagi belonging to İbrahim Tennuri, his son and successor Sheikh Lütfullah, and his other son Ali Sultan. The tomb was built between 1484 and 1485 during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II. It is 455 meters from the Cumhuriyet Meydanı tram stop.

Museums

Milli Mücadele Müzesi

The National Struggle Museum, located in Melikgazi, Kayseri, opened in 2016 in the historical Kayseri High School building. The museum tells the story of the Turkish War of Independence, Anatolia's contribution to the national struggle, and the heroes of the national struggle. It also highlights the importance of Kayseri High School in educational history and the notable figures who graduated from it. The nearest public transport stop to the museum is Cumhuriyet Square tram stop, 590 meters away.

Religious Sites

Han Mosque (Kayseri)

Han Camii, located in Melikgazi, Kayseri, is a place of worship built during the Seljuk period in the 13th century. It is believed that the structure was originally constructed as a caravanserai and later converted into a mosque. It is a square-plan building made of cut stone, notable for its domeless interior dominated by a central vault with six windows. Next to the mosque is the tomb of Emir Cemaleddin Bin Tanrıbirmiş, dated to 1188. The nearest public transport to Han Camii is the Hunat tram stop, 700 meters away.

Turkish Baths & Spa

Kadı Hammam

Kadı Hamamı, located in Melikgazi, Kayseri, was built in 1542 by Kadı Bedreddin Mahmud. This historic structure was designed as a double bathhouse, featuring separate sections for men and women. The hammam is within walking distance of Kayseri Archeology Museum (343 m), Kayseri Castle (380 m), and Hunat Hatun Complex (542 m). The Cumhuriyet Meydanı tram stop is 329 m away, and the bathhouse is open 24/7.