MELİKGAZİ
Kayseri Melikgazi district, Erciyes It is located at the foot of the mountain. The district was named after Melik Gazi, one of the sons of Danişmend Gazi, the second ruler and founder of the Danishmends. The history of Melikgazi, which became a district in 1988, is together with the history of the province due to its location in the city center. The most important livelihood in the district is trade
MELIKGAZI TRANSPORT: HOW TO GET TO MELIKGAZI?
Melikgazi a regular bus service from many cities in Turkey are organized. In addition, you can easily reach the city by air, and then you can reach the district by using urban transportation vehicles. If it is suitable for you, you can choose the railway to reach Melikgazi. East Express, Erzurum Express ve Van Lake Expresses pass through Kayseri. For those who want to have a more comfortable and comfortable journey, we can say that they can easily travel to the district with their private vehicles by using highways.
MELIKGAZI WEATHER: WHEN TO GO TO MELIKGAZ?
Central Anatolian climate prevails. Therefore, winters are quite cold and snowy, and summers are hot and dry. Melikgazi is one of the districts that can be visited exactly in 4 seasons. Since it is located at the foot of Mount Erciyes, if you want to come here to enjoy your ski holiday, you can choose the months of December - March and enjoy winter tourism to the fullest. If you wish, you can choose the spring and summer months to visit the historical buildings here, enjoy cultural tourism and also be interested in extreme sports.
MELIKGAZI HOTELS: WHERE TO STAY IN MELIKGAZI?
There are many different hotels in Melikgazi in terms of accommodation. You can find boutique hotel and pension options as well as spa, pool, thermal waters and full board hotel options. If you are planning to come to Melikgazi for winter tourism, you can choose the hotels around Mount Erciyes.
MELIKGAZI HOTEL PRICES
You can find accommodation options suitable for almost every budget in Melikgazi. Hotel prices vary according to the facilities they offer and their location. If you are coming for a winter holiday and do not want to spend too much for accommodation, you can choose one of the hotels in the center. You can also check hotel prices on hotelforex.com before starting your holiday, take advantage of early booking opportunities and adjust your accommodation fee.
PLACES TO VISIT IN MELIKGAZI
CAMİİ KEBİR: The building, also known as Sultan Mosque, was built by Emir Melik Mehmet Gazi in 1135 and is located in the district center. It is also the first works of the Seljuks in Kayseri and one of the historical buildings worth seeing.
GÜLLÜK MOSQUE: Location in Güllük district area structure was built by Danishmend people. The building, which attracts attention with its fine architecture altar, has been preserved since 1210 and is definitely one of the places to visit.
GÜPGÜOĞLU HISTORICAL HOUSING AND ETNOGRAPHY MUSEUM: The mansion, which was built in 1417-1419, consists of two parts as harem and selamlık. Since 1995, it has been serving as a museum. You can visit this beautiful museum and see the Seljuk and Ottoman period tiles, glass and wooden works, carpets and rugs, copper household items and many other items and artifacts, and witness the history.
AĞIRNAS UNDERGROUND: It is located in Ağırnas Town where Mimar Sinan was born and the town is a settlement with a history of 3000 years. The most important historical building in the town, which has quite a lot of historical buildings, is the Ağırnas Underground City.
CLOSED BAZAAR: from 1859 to the present The preserved bazaar is a large bazaar and one of the important historical buildings.
KAYSERİ CASTLE: Although its history dates back to the Byzantine period, the castle, It took its current shape by the Seljuks. You will not regret coming to see this magnificent historical building, tell us.
ATATÜRK HOUSE: building built in the 19th century It is one of the few architectural works of the period. On December 19, 1919, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was a guest in this mansion and the building, which was actually Reşit Ağa Mansion, was named Atatürk House.
CLOCK TOWER: Sultan II. Built by Abdülhamit in 1906, the tower has a height of 10 meters. It can easily attract the attention of individuals who are interested in cultural tourism.
MELIKGAZI KITCHEN: WHAT TO EAT IN MELIKGAZI?
The cuisine of the district is of course influenced by the province of Kayseri. When you come to Melikgazi, you can taste its famous pastrami and soudjouks. We recommend you not to return from Kayseri, which is one of the first places that comes to mind when it comes to mantı, without eating mantı. In addition, Develi Cıvıklı, which belongs to the region in the immediate vicinity, is another flavor you should taste. Finally, we recommend you to have a delicious meal of lube.
WHAT TO BUY FROM MELIKGAZI?
From Melikgazi you can buy pastrami, soudjouk, ravioli and gilaburu fruit, which are among the famous flavors of the region, for yourself and your loved ones. In addition, there are Forum Kayseri and Kayseri Park AVM, which are two big shopping malls in Kayseri, where you can find anything you want and do shopping in the district. For more local and handmade souvenirs, you can choose the Kayseri Grand Bazaar.
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