One Day in Melikgazi: What to See

Museums

Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi

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.

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Historic & Cultural

Kayseri Kalesi

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.

Historic & Cultural

Zeynel Abidin Türbesi

The Zeynel Abidin Tomb, located in Melikgazi district of Kayseri, is dedicated to Zeynel Abidin, a prominent figure of the Rufai order. The current tomb was built in 1886 during the reign of Abdul Hamid II, on the site of Zeynel Abidin's grave. It is a square-planned structure with a dome, and an inscription written by Kayseri's judge and poet Fevzi is found on its entrance gate. The tomb is within walking distance of Cumhuriyet Square tram stop (267 m), Hunat Hatun Complex (138 m), Kayseri Castle (163 m), and Kayseri Archeology Museum (195 m).

Religious Sites

Hunat Camii

Hunat Mosque, located in Melikgazi, Kayseri, is part of a complex built in 1238 by Mahperi Hunat Hatun, wife of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I and mother of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev II. This complex, consisting of a mosque, madrasa, Turkish bath, and tomb, is a significant example of Seljuk architecture. The mosque's minaret was added during the reign of Abdulhamid II. It is 316 meters from the Hunat tram stop and within walking distance of Hunat Hatun Complex (71 m), Kayseri Castle (247 m), and Kayseri Archeology Museum (291 m).

Museums

Atatürk Evi Müzesi

Atatürk House Museum is a museum located in the city of Kayseri, Turkey. Opened in 1983, the museum exhibits items belonging to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

Religious Sites

Meryem Ana Kilisesi (Kütüphane)

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).