Kayseri is a city in central Turkey and the capital of Kayseri Province. It is located at the foothills of the Erciyes Dağı (Mount Erciyes), which is 3,192 metres (10,479 ft) high. According to the 2011 census, the population of the city is 1,042,619. Kayseri is an ancient city with a long and rich history. The city has been ruled by the Hittites, Assyrians, Persians, Greeks, Pontics, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Seljuks, Ilkhanids, and the Ottomans.
The city is famous for its thermal springs and mineral water, which has been used for medical purposes since the Roman era. The historical sites of the city include the Erciyes Dağı, the Göreme National Park, the Alaaddin Mosque, and the İskender Pasha Mosque.
Average temperatures during the day in Kayseri.
