Why visit Kayseri
Townapedia lists 47 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi and Caesarea of Cappadocia.
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About Kayseri
Kayseri (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈkajseɾi]) is a large city in Central Anatolia, Turkey, and the capital of Kayseri province. Historically known as Caesarea, it has been the historical capital of Cappadocia since ancient times. The Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality area is composed of five districts: the two central districts of Kocasinan and Melikgazi, and since 2004, also outlying Hacılar, İncesu, and Talas. Kayseri has been selected by TURKSOY as the Cultural Capital of the Turkic World for 2027.
From the Wikipedia article Kayseri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Kayseri on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks47
Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi
Museum · 1.3 km
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2 Kazancılar Çarşısı, Kayseri
Mo-Su 08:30-17:00
Caesarea of Cappadocia
Monument and historic site · 1.1 km
Ancient city of Cappadocia in modern-day Turkey
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Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes37
Emirgan Köftecisi | Kaytur
Restaurant · Regional, Burger, Köfte, Chicken, Kebab · 1.6 km
87 Sivas Bulvarı, Kayseri
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
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BigChefs
Restaurant · 1.3 km
2 Osman Kavuncu Bulvarı
09:00-24:00
Meşhur Develi Civiklisi - Pide ve kebap salonu
Restaurant · 1.6 km
39 Vatan Caddesi
25 more on the map.
History
Kayseri experienced three golden ages. The first, dating to 2000 BC, was when the city formed a trade post between the Assyrians and the Hittites. The second came under Roman rule from the 1st to the 11th centuries. The third golden age was during the reign of the Seljuks (1178–1243), when the city was the second capital of the Seljuk Sultanate of Rum.
From the History section of Kayseri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay16
Churches and places of worship131
Church of Saint Gregor the Illuminator
Church · Armenian Apostolic · 2.3 km
Shopping48
Gas and EV charging9
SHARZ Almer Alışveriş Merkezi
EV charging · 1.0 km
Cumhuriyet Meydanı, İstasyon Cd. No:3, 38010 Kocasinan/Kayseri, KOCASİNAN
Schools, colleges and libraries88
Healthcare147
Kayseri Kocasinan Ümit Antepli Aile Sağlığı Merkezi
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 km
83/A 12. Cadde, Kayseri
Betül Eczanesi
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.2 km
15/A Mimar Sinan Caddesi, Kocasinan/kayseri
Map of Kayseri
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Getting there and nearby towns
Kayseri Erkilet International Airport (ASR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 km away.
- Talas 8 km southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hacılar 10 km south, about 10 min by car
- İncesu 34 km south, about 34 min by car
- Bünyan 35 km east, about 35 min by car
- Develi 38 km south, about 38 min by car
- Bahçebaşı 39 km south, about 39 min by car
- Felahiye 40 km north, about 40 min by car
- Tomarza 42 km southeast, about 42 min by car
- Ürgüp 51 km west, about 51 min by car
- Yeşilhisar 55 km southwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- Mapillary (see each image): photos
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Kayseri Jul 2023 20 16 21 026000, Robot8A, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Gar Binası - panoramio, Emin Başar ÖZDEMİR, CC BY 3.0
- Kayseri tren istasyonu 2006, Özgür Esen ( Surdurulebiliryasam ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri tren istasyonu trans asya ekspresi 2006, Özgür Esen ( Surdurulebiliryasam ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri garı (gece), Alikam1896, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Erciyes - panoramio, KayseriAlSat.Com, CC BY 3.0
- Kayseri Serhat Dershaneleri ErciyesEvler Siteler - panoramio, KayseriAlSat.Com, CC BY 3.0
- Kayseri sanayi Odası - panoramio, Hüseyin Öcal, CC BY 3.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Sarcophagi 9671, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Türbe in 2024 8414, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Display 9699, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Metalware 9705, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Idols Early Bronze Age 3000-2000 BC 9717, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Plate 9696, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Plates 9692, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9730, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Early Bronze Age Figurines of mother goddess, idols, 2500-2000 BC 9722, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Idols Early Bronze Age 3000-2000 BC 9715, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Metalware 9707, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9727, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9733, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bone screen Assyrian trading colonies period 2000-1700 BC 9731, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9726, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeologiucal Museum Brazier Assyrian Trading Colonies Period 2000-1700 BC 9734, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9728, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Tile 12-13th century 9694, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Western Gate 9714, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Display 9698, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Early Bronze Age Figurines of mother goddess, idols, 2500-2000 BC 9723, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bone screen Assyrian trading colonies period 2000-1700 BC 9732, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Selcuk Civilisation Museum Metalware 9693, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeology Museum Figurines Roman period 17-395 AD 9737, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum Bull's head jar from Kanesh 9729, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeologiucal Museum Brazier part Assyrian Trading Colonies Period 2000-1700 BC 9735, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Archaeological Museum General view in 2023 5154, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Surp Kirkor Lusavoric Armenian Church nave under balcony 2152, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hunat Hatun Külliyesi, Demircimehmed, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bürüngüz Mosque 02, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gevher Nesibe Medrese (Cifte Medrese) DSCF0761, R Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Ulu Cami DSCF1080, R Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Meryem Ana Kilisesi 002, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Unknown Mosque 2135, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kayseri Emir Şahap Türbesi in 2024 8582, Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Erciyes University, Erciyes University, CC0
- Fortress of Kayseri 01, Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, turankaya74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, turankaya74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, turankaya74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, esmerboy, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, turankaya74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, turankaya74, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, ozenharun, CC BY-SA 4.0
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