Things to Do in Kayseri: Places and Attractions

City Guides

Şahruh Bridge is a historical bridge in Turkey located in the village of Karaözü in the Sarıoğlan ilçe of Kayseri province. There is no record of the construction of the bridge but, according to an inscription about the restoration of the bridge in 1538, it was commissioned by Shahruh of Dulkadirids and was restored by his son Mehmet. Şahruh was the son of Bozkurt of Dulkadir.

Kültepe, also known under its ancient name Kaneš or Neša, is an archaeological site in Kayseri Province, Turkey. It was already a major settlement at the beginning of the 3rd millennium BC, but it is world-renowned for its significance at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC. The archaeological site consists of a large mound, and a lower city, where a kārum was established in the beginning of the 2nd Millennium BC.

Religious Sites

Religious Sites

Religious Sites

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

a. Sultan Marshes, established on March 17, 2006, is a national park in central Turkey. It is located around Lake Yay between the Yeşilhisar, Develi and Yahyalı districts of Kayseri Province.

Tekgöz Bridge, located on the Kızılırmak River in the Kocasinan district of Kayseri, was built in 1202-1203 by Hacı Alişir bin Hüseyin from Kayseri, during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Süleyman II. This 120-meter-long historic stone bridge was constructed to provide transportation between Kayseri and Kırşehir. The bridge is named after its single large arch, but it also features a smaller auxiliary arch used during overflow seasons. Its inscription is currently exhibited at Erciyes University Sabancı Cultural Center.

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Historic & Cultural

Nature & Adventure

Yaman Dede Mosque, located in the Talas district of Kayseri, was originally built as the Panaya Church in 1886 by Metropolitan Ionnis during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamit. The structure was converted into a mosque in 1925 and combines both Ottoman stonework and Greek church architecture. Shops serving cultural purposes are located under the terrace section of the mosque. Yaman Dede Mosque is currently open for worship and is among Kayseri's important historical buildings.

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).

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).