Ulu Mosque (Sultan Mosque-Center):It is in the city center, Cami Kebir
District, just adjacent to Closed Bazaar. It is known as "Ulu Mosque" among
natives, and referred as "Sultan Mosque" in former records. Ulu Mosque, is
constructed between 1134 - 1143 by 3rd ruler of Danişmentliler, Melik Mehmet
gazi, who made Kayseri his capital city. It is repaired during Seljukian Ruler,
I. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev period on 1205 by Yağıbasanoğlu Muzaffereddin Mahmut.
Güllük Mosque (Center):It is in the city, at south west of Düvenönü
district, at Gülük Subdistrict. Danişmentliler belonging mosque and theology
school composed this structure is constructed by Muzaffereddin Mahmut's
daughter, "Atsız Elti Hatun", in 1211. Very beautiful tile mosaics adorned
niche, is still standing as one of the pice of art of Seljukian tile art.
Lale Mosque (Center):It is in Lale District, and constructed by Lala
Musluhiddin Paşa, and belongs to Seljukian period.
Ayetel Kürsi, which is written on seljukian style wooden niche is preserving its
originality. Its minaret is constructed afterwrads, and there is a mausoleum at
east and a hamam at north of this mosque.
Kurşunlu Mosque (Center):The mosque, which is constructed by Hacı Ahmet
Paşa, is one of the pieces of art of Mimar Sinan, and has classical Ottoman
architecture style, and constructed in 1585 according to its inscription. Marble
masonry, niche, balcony and its pulpit is original.
Döner Kümbet (Center):This kumbert, which is constructed in memory of
Princes Şah Cihan Hatun, is a piece of art, which draw attention with its
uniquely characteristics. It is one of the most beautiful samples of Seljukian
pieces of art in Kayseri. Various geometrical shapes, mythological creatures are
carved as relieves on each side of polygonal shaped kumbet.
Kutluğ Hatun Mausoleum (Center):It is at east of Hunat Mosque. This
kumbet, which is constructed with the order of Şah Kutluğ Hatun in 1349, is the
master piece of its kind in Kayseri with big and adorned collonial structure.
Mahperi Hatun Mausoleum (Center):It is between Hunat Mosque and theology
school, and a unique piece of art.
Sırçalı Kümbet (Center):Cylindrical shaped kumbet, is made up of cut
stones with very smooth and master masonry.
Çifte Kümbet (Center):There are two kumbets on Sivas road and one
kilometers away from Kayseri. One of these is demolished with no trace, and
second one is well preserved and still standing today. It isconstructed in 1247
by herbrothers in memory of Melike Adile Hatun.
Soğanlı Valley Churches:Within the limits of the Soğanlı Valley
Yeşilhisar district, it is 40 km from southeast of Ürgüp. Composed of two
sections, the valley had continiously received immigrants starting from the
Roman Period. The rock formations resembling to cones on the slopes of the
valley were used as cemeteries by Romans while Byzantines made use of them as
churches.
There are nearly 50 churches and caves in the region. They can be listed as
follows; Karabaş, Gök, Tokalı, Karanlık, Yılanlı, Kubbeli, Balıklı, Geyikli and
St. Barbara Churches.
Karabaş Church (Yeşilhisar):It is located on the right slope of the
Soğanlı Valley. Besides Karabaş Church, the rocky places located there includes
graves and constantly inhabited residences of the priest. Having been dyed in
different times with several techniques, the church dated 11th century.
On the walls of the church there are the descriptions of Deesis, Herald ,Birth,
Presenting Jesus to the Temple,Metamorphosis, Curicifixion, his ascend from the
cross, his descend to heaven and some other descriptions of the saints.
Saint Barbara Church (Tahtalı Church):It is at the end of valley lying
through west from Soğanlı Village. On its walls, appearance of the Prophet,
Deesis, Herald, Visit, proof of the virginity, voyage via Beytüllahim, Birth,
Jesus' descent to hell, seven sleepers and saint pictures are present.
Kubbeli Church:The church, whose domes are established with the adornment
of Fairy Chimneys, shows an advanced architectural characteristic with its tonoz,
abscissas.