Kayseri Travel Guide, What to do in Kayseri?

PLACES TO VISIT IN KAYSERİ AND YOUR KAYSERİ TRAVEL ROUTE

When you think of Kayseri, if you only think of sausage, pastrami and the city that is close to the Cappadocia region and will be used for transportation, then we recommend you to read this blog post until the end. Kayseri is one of the important industrial and commercial cities of Turkey, standing out with its historical and cultural riches. As Kayseri is a neighbor of Cappadocia, it attracts attention with its historical buildings as well as natural beauties. Since Kayseri has hosted various civilizations throughout its history, you can still see the traces of the historical and cultural heritage left by the civilizations that lived there today. We invite you to discover this fascinating city by renting a car from our Bera Car Rental company, which provides the most enjoyable service of Kayseri airport car rental.

For a holiday plan in Kayseri, we must first give you information about Kayseri city transportation and car rental. If you are coming to Kayseri by plane and then want to explore the city by renting a car, before arriving at Kayseri airport, you can make your travel plan shorter and more planned by renting a car for Kayseri city center from Kayseri rent a car companies that provide Kayseri airport rental car service with a wide fleet of vehicles that are reliable and suitable for your trip. You can make it progress accordingly. Because when you arrive at Kayseri airport, depending on your travel date, there may be a busy season and you may experience vehicle supply problems. Be sure to compare car rental prices before buying your Kayseri flight ticket. Since the ski season is busy in Kayseri in winter and the Cappadocia region is busy in summer, we recommend that you do not leave your car rental choice to the last minute.

Now we can take a look at our list of things to do and visit in Kayseri that we have prepared for you;

Talas: Located at the foothills of Erciyes and Ali Mountain, Talas is one of the largest central districts of Kayseri. Talas, which is one of the historical and cultural places to visit in Kayseri, where Armenians, Greeks and Turks lived together until the deportation and exchange periods in the past years, and where Armenian stone houses, mosques and churches, which are masters in stone and construction, are concentrated, today these stone houses and workplaces are located. It took the form of a restaurant with famous restaurants in Kayseri. Talas is 7-8 km away from Kayseri city center. To travel easier in Kayseri and visit Talas district, you can benefit from our Kayseri city center car rental option.

Mount Ali: It is the second largest mountain in Kayseri. Ali Mountain, famous for its underground cities in Kayseri, is within the borders of Kayseri Talas district. When you go to places to visit in Kayseri Talas, you can explore the underground cities of Mount Ali without going too far. Ali Mountain underground city has a history of 3500 years. There are small tunnels, volcanic rocks and passages in the underground cities of Mount Ali. The most striking part of the Ali Mountain underground cities is that it is at 8 degrees in summer and winter. In the past, people living here wore the same thickness of clothing in summer and winter.

Church of Virgin Mary: The church of Virgin Mary was built approximately in the 19th century. It is among the must-see places in Kayseri. Today, the library, which has been restored as a library and is open to all visitors and book lovers 24/7, has approximately 45-50 thousand books.

Avgunlu Madrasa: It is estimated that Avgunlu Madrasa was built by the Seljuks in the 13th century. The words avgun or abgın mean water in history. The madrasa took this name because the groundwater, which used to be at a high level in Kayseri, formed a source on the lower floor of the tomb of the building. Avgunlu Madrasa, located right next to Kayseri Gevher Nesibe museum, has been run by a bookstore selling stationery supplies for years. It has a very mystical atmosphere and is among the places that must be visited.

Kurşunlu Mosque: Built by Mimar Sinan, one of the most important architects of our country, in 1573, this mosque, whose real name is Hacı Ahmet Pasha Mosque, was named "Kurşunlu Mosque" because its central dome is covered with lead. During the construction of this mosque, Mimar Sinan was 97 years old and was still serving as chief architect. This mosque, with excellent workmanship and fine decorations, is in the city center of Kayseri.

Kayseri Clock Tower: Kayseri clock tower is in the city center of Kayseri province. The history of the clock tower, located right next to Kayseri Castle, dates back to ancient times. It is known as the main center of the city and souvenirs are sold in the small business located at the bottom of the clock tower. It is easily visible and known to everyone when going to Kayseri city center.

Kayseri Castle: Located in the Cumhuriyet Square in the middle of Kayseri city center, Kayseri Castle dates back to B.C. It dates back to the years 238-244. Kayseri Castle has hosted many civilizations over time, from the Danishmends to the Seljuks and the Ottomans. Today, the inside of Kayseri Castle is arranged as cafes and social areas. It is one of the places you should definitely visit and explore when you come to Kayseri.

Hunat Hatun Mosque and Complex: Hunat Hatun complex was built by the wife of Alaeddin Keykubad II. It was built by Mahperi Hatun, mother of Keyhüsrev, between 1237-1246. This social complex, consisting of a mosque, a madrasah, a tomb and a bath, is one of the most beautiful and important examples of Seljuk works in Anatolia, both in its appearance and in its construction. The mosque has three doors and they open to the north, west and east. The main gate is in the west. This building, which is among the top places to visit in Kayseri, is among the places with high historical value and receives a lot of visitors. It is one of the most important places to visit in Kayseri province.

Grand Bazaar: Kayseri Grand Bazaar is one of the largest covered bazaars in Turkey. Kayseri Grand Bazaar was previously made of wood, but due to fires and destruction over time, it has now become stone. However, while it was rebuilt in stone form, its original structure was remained faithful. Our visitors who want to shop in Kayseri can visit the Kayseri Grand Bazaar, which is right next to the Kayseri Castle, and shop after visiting the Hunat Hatun Mosque.

Mimar Sinan's house and Ağırnas: Mimar Sinan's house, where the great master Mimar Sinan, the chief architect of the Ottoman Empire, was born and lived until the age of 21, is in the Ağırnas district of Kayseri province. Mimar Sinan was born and lived in his house in Ağırnas before being recruited and brought to Istanbul. Since Ağırnas district is built on a volcanic land like the Cappadocia region, importance is given to stonemasonry and the art of stone decoration. The house where Mimar Sinan was born has been restored over time and opened to visitors. Guests visiting Kayseri should definitely visit this place. Mimar Sinan, who built great works for the Ottoman and Turkish world, does not have many works in Ağırnas, his hometown. Kurşunlu Mosque, located in the city center of Kayseri, is the work of Mimar Sinan.

Ağırnas Underground City: Since Ağırnas was built on volcanic land like the Cappadocia region, there are many underground cities in this region.

Erciyes Ski Resort: Erciyes ski resort is a magnificent destination with many excellent tracks that has won the hearts of Turkey's ski enthusiasts. It is the perfect ski resort where ski lovers have a dream holiday experience, with the hospitality of Kayseri and the magnificent and dazzling unique views of Erciyes. Erciyes Mountain is the biggest tourism power of Kayseri. Erciyes Ski Center, which is very popular because it is the most well-equipped ski resort in Turkey and has very long and diverse slopes, is approximately 40 km away from Kayseri Airport. Many local and foreign tourists visit Mount Erciyes for skiing, which is one of the main activities to be done in Kayseri in winter. Daily tourist planes come to Kayseri airport during the winter season, especially from ski-loving countries. Kayseri Erciyes Mountain has many tracks, from professional tracks for snowboarding and skiing to ski tracks for novices, restaurants and hotels you need for food and accommodation, night skiing for guests to have more fun and spend time, and many events where winter sports competitions are held. Kayseri Erciyes Mountain offers its guests different opportunities to spend your winter holiday to the fullest. To have a pleasant holiday in Kayseri Erciyes Mountain, when you come to Kayseri Erkilet Airport, you can rent the most suitable and safe car for you from Bera Car Rental, our Kayseri cheap car rental company, and reach the magnificent white cover of Erciyes Mountain in a short time. Although the Erciyes mountain road is new and well-maintained, you must have snow tires for your rental car due to the difficult conditions of the winter season. Some of Kayseri rental car companies can rent a car with summer tires even in winter. Additionally, some companies charge extra for snow tires. Snow tires will always be free of charge in our company, which is the address of reliable and affordable car rental in Kayseri. Due to the conditions of our region, when the winter season begins, all our vehicles are equipped with snow tires suitable for seasonal conditions.

Sultan Marshes: Located in the Develi basin of Kayseri province, Sultan Marshes is approximately 70 km away from Kayseri city center. Sultan Marshes, one of the few bird sanctuaries in Turkey, is a frequent destination for migrating birds because it has both fresh and salt water. Sultan Marshes, where large reeds and swamps are located, are approximately 2 meters deep. Sultan Marshes, which has fresh and salt water ecosystems and rich nutrients, hosts many wild animals, including water birds. Sultan Marshes is located at the foot of Erciyes Mountain, where you can see flamingos and many similar bird species. In order to visit Sultan Marshes in a shorter time, you should definitely rent a car because using public transportation for Yahyalı and Sultan Marshes will cause a lot of time loss. Due to its importance, the Sultan Marshes were taken under protection in 1994 and declared a national park in 2006. Sultan Marshes, which provide habitat for many living creatures, took its name as Sultan Marshes because it was the place where the sultan stayed during the time of Murat IV. Agriculture and reed cutting within the national park also provide a source of income for the local people. It is a very important destination for the world and a must-see place for nature lovers. For this reason, the number of visitors to Sultan Marshes is increasing every day.

Hürmetçi Village: You must have seen the photos of Hürmetçi village and its horses, where herds of wild horses coexist as a result of the local people leaving their incapacitated and old horses to nature, where buffalos are raised due to small swamps, and which has become an important visit center in Turkey over time. Hürmetçi village, which is famous for horses running in clouds of dust, is one of the regions that receives many visitors over time, where wedding photographs are taken and breakfasts are served with buffalo products. Kayseri maintains its importance among places to visit. In addition, guests who want to have breakfast here must make a reservation in advance. Because it can sometimes be very difficult to find a place in an area that receives a lot of visitors. Due to the roughness of both the swamps and the terrain of the region, our guests who will visit here will be able to rent a car from the SUV vehicle group, so that they will not have any problems during their visit. You can rent an SUV, a diesel car, a gasoline car or an automatic car from our wide fleet of vehicles.

Kapuzbaşı Waterfall: Kapuzbaşı Waterfall, the second highest waterfall in the world, falls from an altitude of 700 meters. The waterfall, fed by the snow and glaciers at the summit of Aladağ, receives many visitors, especially in the summer months. In addition, with the new works of Yahyalı Municipality, it is also used as a picnic area. There are a total of 7 waterfalls in Yahyalı district, 2 of which are very large and 2 of which are medium length. In addition, Derebağ waterfall is a natural wonder that will amaze those who see it. Due to the climate of the region, it does not receive many visitors during the winter months due to snowfall. Since the road route of Yahyalı Kapuzbaşı waterfalls, which is 165 km away from Kayseri city center, passes through the forest, it also gives guests the pleasure of the view. Road and water take away all the tiredness of people. We recommend that you go to the waterfall, located within the borders of Aladağ national park, especially in the summer months. Difficult road conditions in winter will not make you happy due to mountain roads. Thanks to our Kayseri bus station car rental and Kayseri airport rent a car services, you can visit Yahyalı Kapuzbaşı waterfalls in a shorter and safer way and eliminate possible loss of time.

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