Kayseri Kalesi
A fortress of black volcanic stone in the middle of the city, next to the old bazaar, rebuilt in Seljuk and Ottoman times.
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Kayseri: airports, things to do and where to stay
Kayseri, the ancient Caesarea, is a city of central Anatolia at the foot of Mount Erciyes. It has a citadel of black volcanic stone and important Seljuk monuments, and is a base for skiing on Erciyes and for visiting Cappadocia.
Kayseri airports
From the airport to central Kayseri
Kayseri Erkilet airport is about 5 km from central Kayseri.
Şehir otobüsü
Public buses run from just outside the airport gates to the centre of Kayseri. Check the times before you travel.
Taxi
Taxis wait outside the terminal and are the most direct way to Kayseri. Agree the fare or make sure the meter is running.
Kayseri
Things to do in Kayseri
Erciyes Dağı
A volcano of about 3,900 m, the highest peak of central Anatolia, with a ski resort and views that reach as far as Cappadocia.
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Gevher Nesibe Şifaiyesi (Çifte Medrese)
A 13th-century Seljuk hospital and medical school, among the oldest in Anatolia, with a fine stone portal; it now houses a museum of the history of medicine.
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Hunat Hatun Külliyesi
A 13th-century Seljuk complex of mosque, madrasa and bath, built by the wife of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I.
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Which airport serves Kayseri?
Kayseri is served by Kayseri Erkilet (ASR).
How far is the airport from central Kayseri?
Kayseri Erkilet airport is about 5 km from central Kayseri.
How do I get from the airport to central Kayseri?
From Kayseri Erkilet airport you can take Şehir otobüsü (bus) and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Kayseri?
Highlights of Kayseri include Kayseri Kalesi, Erciyes Dağı, Gevher Nesibe Şifaiyesi (Çifte Medrese), and Hunat Hatun Külliyesi.
Photo credits
- Kayseri Kalesi: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Erciyes Dağı: DvTor8303, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
- Gevher Nesibe Şifaiyesi (Çifte Medrese): R Prazeres, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hunat Hatun Külliyesi: Dosseman, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons