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The Top 12 Attractions in Kayseri

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Kayseri. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Kayseri is a region where 12

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Kurdish Church (Kürdış Kilise)

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Very old ruins of the early cathedral church.
After the earthquake it is now in danger of collapsing and is no longer allowed to be entered.
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Yılanlı Kilise (Church of St. George)

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Very old church with frescoes that are over 1,000 years old.

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Kayseri

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Kayseri, one of Türkiye’s centres of culture, art, science, and tourism, has been the cradle of many civilizations since antiquity – and has preserved its prominence in every period. Even …

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Abandoned Village of Soganli

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Here is the village of Sognali, which was destroyed after an earthquake and the residents were relocated.

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Soğanlı Valley Rock-Cut Churches

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A valley in Capadocia with many old Christian churches carved into the rocks. Many frescoes are still preserved and worth seeing.

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Kayseri Sümerbank Cloth Factory, one of the first and largest industrial investments of the Republic of Turkey, was reconfigured as Abdullah Gül University's Sümer Campus with an innovative, environmentally friendly, sustainable and accessible design approach and opened in 2013.

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Base Camp at the Foot of Mount Erciyes

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Very strenuous to the summit. Be sure to wear sensible shoes and clothing, and take water and food with you. A decent sleeping bag doesn't hurt either. Very important: We …

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Mount Erciyes

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Erciyes, with an elevation of 3,916 meters, is a volcanic mountain whose summit is always covered with snow and fog, and has become synonymous with the city of Kayseri.

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Kayseri Neighborhood, which has historical Kayseri houses that reflect Kayseri culture in the best way, consists of places where grocery stores, barbers, bakeries, herbalists and other tradesmen groups are revived …

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Karatay Han Caravanserai

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Nice Caravanserai with few tourists. The guy selling the tickets speak a bit of English and will walk you around explaining you what you see. Very nice experience.

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