Discover 6 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Kayseri (Turkey). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Hunat Hamamı, Kayseri Castle, and Kayseri Archaeology Museum. Also, be sure to include Talas Bahçelievler Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Parkı in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Kayseri (Kayseri).
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Hunat Hamamı
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 Mahperi Hatun would become the sultan’s wife. After her marriage, Lady Hunat converted to Islam and commissioned the Hunat Hatun Complex, made up of the Hunat Hatun Mosque, tomb, medrese, and hamam, which is still functioning and has separate facilities for men and women.
Note the complex is not in Alanya, but in Kayseri.[1]
Kayseri Castle
Also known as: Kayseri Kalesi
Castle in Kayseri, Turkey. 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.[2]
Address: Hunat Mah., Kayseri
Kayseri Archaeology Museum
Also known as: Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi
Museum in Kayseri, Turkey. Kayseri Archaeology Museum is a museum in Kayseri, Turkey. It is at 38°42′59″N 35°29′58″E
Kayseri is an old city. The Kültepe ruins are about 22 kilometres (14 mi) south west of the city. The museum was opened on 26 June 1969.[3]
Address: Seyitgazi Mahallesi, 38030 Melikgazi
Talas Bahçelievler Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Parkı
Park, Relax in park
Address: Bahçelievler mah.mevlana cad. SOYLULAR 1.SOKAK (DELİÇAY) TALAS/KAYSERİ, Kayseri
Abdullah Gül University
Also known as: Abdullah Gül Üniversitesi
University in Kayseri, Turkey. Abdullah Gül University is a state university, supported by a philanthropic foundation, located in Kayseri, Turkey.
The university, which was inaugurated in 2010, has 5 schools offering 12 undergraduate and 11 (6 B.Sc & 5 PhD) graduate programs. All courses at AGU are taught in English.
AGU first opened its gates to students for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Currently the university's main location is Sümer Campus, which covers 280.000 m², but the university has also started the development of a second campus, Mimar Sinan Campus, which will be outside the city center and with a planned total area of 360.000m².[4]
Anadolu Harikalar Diyarı
Zoo, Park, Relax in park
Address: Kumarlı Mevki Cırgalan Köyü, Kayseri