Great Mosque of Kayseri
Kayseri Ulu Camii
A multi-columned great mosque begun by the Danishmend dynasty in the 12th century, and one of the oldest mosques in Kayseri.
The Great Mosque of Kayseri was begun under the Danishmend dynasty in 1134–1143 and completed under the Seljuks. It is a typical early multi-columned mosque of Anatolia: dozens of stone columns support a flat wooden-beamed ceiling, with a central dome for light, and the brick minaret features Seljuk-style glazed tile decoration. It lies on the west side of the Grand Bazaar, about 5 minutes on foot from the castle, and can be visited together with the Kayseri Grand Bazaar. Admission is free. Visitors are asked not to enter during prayer times, and women must cover their heads.
Opening hours
Open during daytime; visits not permitted during prayer times
Nearby sights
- Kayseri Grand Bazaar
- Kurşunlu Mosque
- Kayseri Castle
- Sahabiye Medrese
- Gevher Nesibe Museum of Medical History
- Hunat Hatun Complex
- Güpgüpoğlu Mansion Ethnography Museum
- Döner Kümbet