Gevher Nesibe Museum belongs to the amazing heritage of Seljuk culture and architecture. The museum is located in the Turkish city of Kayseri, located in the central part of the country. Initially, the building functioned as the first medical center and university in Anatolia. It was built in 1204 in memory of the daughter of the Seljuk Sultan, who died of tuberculosis.
According to the annals of those times, both medical services and medical education were provided here. Today, a museum is opened here, which tells about the medicine of the 12-13th centuries, as well as about the Seljuk civilization that lived on this territory before the arrival of the Ottomans.
History of Gevher Nesibe Museum
In the 12-13 centuries, Kayseri was known as the advanced cultural and scientific center of Anatolia. Therefore, it is not surprising that the first medical center Gevher Nesibe arose here. It was built by order of the Seljuk sultan in 1204.
The building of the medical center consists of two parts: in the western part there is a hospital, in the eastern part there is a medical madrasa (educational institution). According to historical data, the building functioned in this form until 1890. General practitioners, surgeons, ophthalmologists, psychiatrists, and a pharmacy worked here.
On March 14, 1982, local municipal authorities opened a museum of the history of medicine and culture in the building (Gevher Nesibe Museum). It is open to visitors every day from 9 am to 5 pm. Entrance ticket costs 2 TL for adults and 1 TL for children and students.
How to get to Gevher Nesibe Museum?
Getting to the Gevher Nesibe Museum is easy. It is located in the very center of Kayseri, a 5-minute walk from the Cumhuriyet Meydanin stop (Republic Square). You can get to this stop by tram, bus or taxi.
Museum address: Gevher Nesibe Mahallesi, Tekin Sokak no: 1.
Those who come to the Museum from other cities or from abroad will need information on how to get to Kayseri. This can be done in several ways. First is the plane. Kayseri has an airport. It is small and serves only domestic flights. So, if you are traveling from abroad, choose flights with a transfer in Istanbul or Ankara. The second way is a bus. Passenger traffic in Turkey is very well developed. From any large city there is a bus service in all directions. The fare is small; buses are comfortable with Wi-Fi, TV and air conditioning. On the way, you will be offered free hot or cold drinks and a snack.
Nearest hotels to Gevher Nesibe Museum
Choosing the nearest hotel to the Gevher Nesibe Museum you can be sure that you will find accommodation at the desired price and taste. The city is widely represented various categories of hotels from luxury to quite budget. Among them:
- Radisson Blu Hotel Kayseri
- Wyndham Grand Kayseri
- Novotel Kayseri Hotel
- Ibis Kayseri
- Imamoglu Pasa Hotel
- La Casa Boutique Hotel
- Kayseri Kosk Hotel
Nearest restaurants to Gevher Nesibe Museum
If after a visit to the Gevher Nesibe Museum you are tired and hungry, the nearest restaurants and cafes will gladly offer you their services. Here you can try Turkish dishes or order something more familiar from European and Mediterranean cuisine.
- Canım Cigerim Mersin Tantuni
- Erdem Malatya Pide Firini
- İstasyon Kahvalti Evi
- Kale Roof Bar Restoran
- Kafkas Mutfak
- Maide Pide
