Melikgazi district, Kayseri, Turkey

Places to visit near Gesi

Gesi is a town in Melikgazi district, Kayseri, Turkey. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit — 146 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 42 mosques & dargahs and 8 museums. The must-see places are Koramaz Valley (3 km), Korumaz Dağı (14 km) and Köşk Medrese (19 km).

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Gesi at a glance

Location
Melikgazi district, Kayseri, Turkey
Coordinates
38.7918° N, 35.6592° E
Places within 50 km
270 (15 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Gesi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Gesi: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gesi

150 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Akbin Vadisi (3 km); the best-known is Koramaz Valley (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Gesi

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Surp Garabed Monastery (2 km); the best-known is Köşk Medrese (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Gesi

44 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Germir Yukarı Camii (13 km); the best-known is Kayseri Castle (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Gesi

8 museums within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Kadir Has Kent Müzesi (19 km); the best-known is Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Gesi

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Pınarbaşı Şelale (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Gesi

6 churches within 100 km of Gesi. The closest is Agios Prokopios Kilisesi (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gesi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 71 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gesi
  2. 3 km Koramaz Valley · viewpoint, Melikgazi
  3. 11 km Korumaz Dağı · viewpoint, Melikgazi
  4. 33 km Köşk Medrese · heritage site, Melikgazi
  5. 2 km Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi · museum, Melikgazi
  6. 1 km Kayseri Castle · mosque or dargah, Melikgazi
  7. 21 km Back to Gesi

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    All places near Gesi by distance

    Within 15 km of Gesi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gesi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints146150Akbin Vadisi (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4751Surp Garabed Monastery (2 km)
    Mosques & dargahs4244Germir Yukarı Camii (13 km)
    Other attractions910Haydar Bey Köşkü (16 km)
    Museums88Kadir Has Kent Müzesi (19 km)
    Waterfalls68Pınarbaşı Şelale (16 km)
    Churches66Agios Prokopios Kilisesi (7 km)
    Caves44Beşaret Cave Church (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Sarımsaklı Barajı (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Göreme Historical National Park (90 km)

    Gesi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gesi?

    Koramaz Valley (viewpoint, about 3 km), Korumaz Dağı (viewpoint, about 14 km), Köşk Medrese (heritage site, about 19 km), Hunat Hatun Külliyesi (attraction, about 21 km), Kayseri Castle (mosque or dargah, about 21 km), Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi (museum, about 21 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Gesi?

    270 places on Spotwander: 146 hill stations & viewpoints, 47 forts & heritage, 42 mosques & dargahs, 9 other attractions, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gesi?

    Akbin Vadisi, about 3 km by road; Koramaz Valley (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Gesi?

    Surp Garabed Monastery, about 2 km by road; Tümülüs (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Gesi?

    Germir Yukarı Camii, about 13 km by road; Yaman Dede Camii (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gesi?

    Start in Gesi, visit Koramaz Valley, then Korumaz Dağı, then Köşk Medrese, then Kayseri Arkeoloji Müzesi, then Kayseri Castle, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gesi?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

    Towns near Gesi

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