Kayseri & Koramaz
67 entries
Dorak Yogurt
As you wander through the unique natural beauties of the Koramaz Valley, you'll encounter villages that continue to uphold thousands of year…
EVLIYA ÇELEBI'S TRIP TO VAN
Van Castle, Lake Van, Tatvan, Mount Süphan, Erciş, Ahlat…
THE LAST UNCLE HÜSEYİN FROM DIMITRE
As I wandered through the narrow streets of the abandoned village, I could hear the sounds of children running around before the village was…
Atatürk's 1928 Visit to Kayseri and the Koramaz Valley to Present the New Alphabet
A researched account of Atatürk's 20 September 1928 visit to Ispıdın in the Koramaz Valley to examine the new alphabet, the now-derelict Kay…
Lake Engir
Engir Lake, a natural protected area, serves as a haven for life in the heart of Kayseri city center thanks to its diverse ecosystem.…
Gergeme and Shammas (Sabbas) Pir Church
Located in Bünyan, a historical district of Kayseri, the village of Gergeme is situated on the slope of a large, stalactite-covered rock fac…
Rock Churches of Ağırnas
There are a total of 9 rock churches located in the Koramaz Valley section of Ağırnas.…
Small Burunguz Defense Cave
Located within the boundaries of Küçük Bürüngüz village in Kayseri, this structure is also included in the Koramaz Valley inventory.…
Winter in Koramaz Valley
Koramaz Valley is adorned with flowers in spring, sweetened with fruits in summer, and turns yellow with leaves in autumn……
Koramaz Mountain
This mountain, rising in the northeast of Kayseri, is located between Bünyan and Subaşı, and a TRT transmitter is situated at its summit.…
Karahöyük Mountain
This mountain, located east of Gürpınar (Salguma) village in Kayseri, has almost no vegetation (I think its name comes from this).…
Panli Memorial Tomb
While driving on the Kayseri – Pınarbaşı road, we turn onto the road leading to Bünyan. After the fork, we enter the first settlement we enc…
Dagardi Village and Kayrat Valley
Located 1,700 meters above sea level in the east of Kayseri, this ancient village impresses with its stone houses and well-preserved archite…
Kermelik Valley (Zırha Castle and Bridge)
Located 55 km from Kayseri city center, Kermelik Village is an old village situated right next to the Kızılırmak River.…
Vekse Rock Churches, Rock Defense City, Rock Palace
Vekse, or Özlüce as it is now called, is an ancient village located on the southern slope of the Akbin Valley, in the central part of the va…
Isbidin Ancient Church
The valleys of Kayseri are like the lines on the city's face; they are deep and shaped by history.…
Ancient Turan (Dimitre)
Its current name is Turan, its former name was Dimitre.…
Subaşı Seljuk Cemetery
Located east of Subaşı (Üsgübü, İsgobi) village in Kayseri province, on the western slopes of the Koramaz mountain, this cemetery is current…
Great Burunguz – Subasi Mountains
While exploring this small mountain range, which rises east of the villages of Büyük Bürüngüz and Subaşı (İsgobi, Üsgübü) and has television…
Little Aydos – Three Hills Region
Located in the triangle formed by Güzelköy (Nize), Turan, and Bürüngüz, this area, which is clearly different when viewed from satellite, em…
Karakuyu Hittite Dam
The dam can be reached by turning off the highway between Pınarbaşı district of Kayseri province and Gürün, 30 km after passing Pınarbaşı, t…
Çınarlı Valley
Located within the boundaries of Mimarsinan Demokrasi Neighborhood in Kayseri Province, this valley opens at one end to the TOKI housing com…
Lifos Summit Climb (January 2017)
I've mentioned Lifos Mountain before; located north of Erciyes Mountain and southeast of Hacılar district, it's also called Barut Mountain.…
Crown (Top Söğüt) Iron Mine
You can reach this massive, abandoned mine by following the unpaved road that starts after passing Top Söğüt (now called Taçın) village in t…
Koyunabdal Village, Çitil Plateau
We actually went to the Koyunabdal village plateau in the Bünyan district of Kayseri by accident.…
Gigi (Danişmend) Village
Formerly known as Gigi and now called Danişmend Village, it is located in the Bünyan district, east of Kayseri. The village currently has 10…
Taçın (Top Söğüt) Village and its Decorated Tombstones
During our visit to Taçın village, now known as Top Söğüt, in the Bünyan district of Kayseri, we came across a Muslim cemetery with tombston…
Mancusun (Yeşilyurt) and Traditional Bread Bakeries
Our journey took us to what is now called Yeşilyurt Neighborhood, formerly known to the locals as Mancusun.…
Examination of the Avedik Valley Underground Settlement
To make the most of the weekend, I decided to go for a short walk. When I got home, I realized I had walked 14.3 km.…
Maraş, Döngel Cave, Baklava with Ice Cream
I will share my travel notes from my trip from Kayseri to Maraş here. The journey is 260 km long, and the road is entirely dual carriageway …
Imam Kulu Hittite Rock Carving
When traveling from Develi district of Kayseri province towards Bakırdağı, after passing Bakırdağı, you should continue on the Tufanbeyli ro…
Historic Shahrukh Bridge
The sign next to the bridge reads:…
Melikgazi Mausoleum
Accessible via the Kayseri – Pınarbaşı highway, this tomb is extremely rare in terms of the materials it was constructed from, and it stands…
Persek Rock Settlement and Rock Tombs (Asmalı Dere)
Kapukaya village, formerly known as Persek village, located within the borders of Tomarza district in Kayseri, has been home to ancient civi…
Lake Tuzla
This lake, which can be reached via a road branching off to the west from the Kayseri-Sivas highway, is located between the villages of Büyü…
Kulpak Ancient Rock Settlement
Kulpak village can be reached by turning north from Çayırözü village on the highway connecting Develi district to İncesu district.…
Dry Bridge
Kuru Köprü is actually a Byzantine aqueduct and is located in the Kuruköprü neighborhood within the boundaries of Talas district.…
Cemetery of the Lords' Residence (Panis' Residence)
Located behind Mount Kefeli, on the slopes of Mount Bohluca, this cemetery is situated in an east-west direction.…
Erciyes and its Plateaus
Erciyes is like an island in a vast ocean.…
Sheikh Shaban Village and Tombs (Shemulen Gazi)
The village of Sheikh Shaban, with its 500 households at the time, suffered severe damage in the great flood of 1972 and was relocated 15 km…
Ağırnas New Underground City
Almost everyone has heard of Ağırnas, especially as it's known as the birthplace of Mimar Sinan.…
Yellow Lake
After turning off the road from Hacılar onto the Erciyes Mountain Milk-Freezing Plateau, we continue our journey tirelessly.…
Nine Springs Lake
Located within the boundaries of Dokuzpınar Village in Kayseri province, this small lake awaits visitors with its unique scenery.…
Milk Freezing Plateau
It's quite easy to guess where the name of this plateau, located in the high-altitude region of Mount Erciyes, comes from.…
Sultan Reedbed
While you can find hundreds of pages of information about this reed bed online, I'd also like to share my observations with you.…
Ancient Settlements of Şahmelik Town
Located in the Develi district of Kayseri province, the town of Şahmelik lies southeast of Develi on the Develi-Bakırdağı road and is home t…
Kemer İç Mill
Located within the boundaries of Ağırnas, and accessible by turning north from the Bünyan road, this mill was actively operating until the 1…
Butterfly Valley Underground City (Vertical Underground City)
Located on the steep slope of Butterfly Valley on the Hisarcık – Mount Erciyes road, this unique structure is a must-see.…
Erciyes Summit Climb
A detailed log of an August 2013 ascent of Mount Erciyes via the Ridge Route to the 3,916 m summit, and the perilous descent through 'Hell C…
Gereme Ruins
There are two different ways to reach these ruins located in the Develi district of Kayseri.…
Decorated Tombstones – Develi
I came across these tombstones in a cemetery near the tomb of Dev Ali in Yukarı Develi.…
Gökpınar Lake
Located 200 km from Kayseri, this uniquely blue lake is breathtakingly beautiful. Situated within the borders of Gürün district in Sivas pro…
Kefeli Mountain
This mountain, rising on the northwestern slope of Erciyes, is within the borders of Hacılar district.…
Sızır Waterfall
We set off from Kayseri, entered the Sivas road, first reached Gemerek, then turned left from within Gemerek and continued towards Yeni Çubu…
Chat Forest
Located at the intersection of Kayseri, Sivas, and Yozgat provinces, this forest is predominantly composed of pine trees.…
Efkere – Darsiyak
Kayabağ, formerly known as Darsiyak, and the adjacent Efkere dam reservoir, are located within the Gesi district of Kayseri. This idyllic sp…
Dip Seki
Dip Seki: Located on the western slopes of Erciyes, just above the Sakar vineyards, between Kızılören and Hacılar, this area boasts the only…
Ali Mountain
Located southeast of Kayseri city center, this mountain is notable for its height of 1871 meters. The charming district of Talas in Kayseri …
Panagia (Pan Agia) Church (Reşadiye Church)
Reşadiye is a neighborhood in the Talas district of Kayseri. I learned from local residents that its old name was İstefana.…
Elbiz
If you think Elbiz is just a restaurant and cafe, you're mistaken. Elbiz is a corner of paradise where history and nature go hand in hand wi…
Fractin
From the Develi – Bakırdağı highway, we turn onto a side road as shown in the detailed map below.…
Mount Lifos
Lifos, rising at the foot of Mount Erciyes, has an altitude of approximately 2510 m. Numerous poplar trees line its northern slopes.…
Sakar Farm – Kızılören Road
Yes, in this article I will tell you about a road.…
Çamardı and Demirkazık Mountains
Çamardı, a charming district of Niğde, is a perfect place for sightseeing and relaxation, with its sprawling apple orchards, ice-cold stream…
Sharkoy
The ancient settlement of Şarköy is located in the Tufanbeyli district of Adana, at the intersection of the Adana and Kayseri provincial bor…
Ötedere Valley
Ötedere Valley is located next to Gesi, south of the İldem housing estates, between Belağası (Balagesi) and Kuruköprü. The valley can be rea…
Koramaz Valley
The valley, located within the boundaries of Kayseri's Subaşı, Küçük Bürüngüz, Ağırnas, Turan, Vekse, and Bağpınar neighborhoods, bears trac…