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Discover Kayseri's History

A journey through a city shaped by thousands of years of civilisations.

Must-See Places in Kayseri

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Kayseri Castle and its WallsKayseri Castle and its WallsTalas American CollegeTalas American CollegeHunat Hatun ComplexHunat Hatun ComplexAğırnas underground cityAğırnas underground cityAhi Evran Zawiya (lodge)Alaca KumbetAlaca Kumbet

Kayseri's Thousand-Year Story

From the Hittites to the Republic, Kayseri has been home to many civilisations. Discover the history of this ancient city and travel from the past to the present.

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  1. KultepeHittites2nd millennium BC
  2. Rome1st–4th c. AD
  3. Byzantium4th–11th c.
  4. Hunat Hatun ComplexSeljuks11th–13th c.
  5. Kurşunlu MosqueOttomans1515 – 1923
  6. Republic1923 – today

Routes Through History

Explore Kayseri's historical heritage along different routes.

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Map of Historical Sites

Explore Kayseri's historical sites on the map and plan your route easily.

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Highlights

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Historic Kayseri in 1 Day

An ideal route to experience history, culture and food together.

  1. 09:00Kayseri CastleExplore & Photos
  2. 10:30Gevher NesibeMuseum Visit
  3. Kayseri mantı12:00LunchLocal Flavours
  4. Hunat Hatun Complex14:00Hunat Hatun ComplexHistory & Architecture
  5. 16:00Grand BazaarShopping & Discovery

Historical Places

48 places

Castles, inns & bazaars (6)

Mosques (6)

Madrasas & complexes (7)

Tombs & kümbets (15)

Churches (4)

Ancient sites & underground cities (7)

Museums & historic houses (3)

Take a closer look at Kayseri's past.

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