Culture and art / House museum
Ağırnas Mimar Sinan House
Melikgazi, Kayseri
A historic building in Ağırnas in the Koramaz Valley, restored as the house where Mimar Sinan was born; around it are tunnels and rock-cut spaces.
Its story
Ağırnas is a historic neighborhood attached to Melikgazi, about 24 km from central Kayseri, and is known as the birthplace of Mimar Sinan, the great Ottoman architect. Its tunnels, caves and the remains of underground settlement point to the settlement's thousands of years of history. In the tax register (tahrir defteri) dated 1500 it is recorded as a large village attached to the Koramaz nahiye (subdistrict). The house associated with Sinan has been restored and opened to visitors; with its narrow streets and stone houses, Ağırnas has become the most important stop on a tour of the Koramaz Valley.
Key facts
- Admission
- May be free; opening hours should be confirmed on site
- Getting there
- About 24 km from central Kayseri
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes–1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
38.81541, 35.71425
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ağırnas | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ağırnas