Faith / Tomb (türbe)
Döner Kümbet
Melikgazi, Kayseri
The most famous of Kayseri's kümbets, built in 1276 for Şah Cihan Hatun, with its twelve facets decorated with reliefs of plants and animal figures.
Its story
The Döner Kümbet, also known as the Şah Cihan Hatun Kümbet, is on the Talas road and is the most magnificent stop on the Kümbets Route. Its cylindrical body of yellowish cut stone is divided into twelve facets, each decorated with different plant and geometric motifs. Above the door are human-headed lion figures, with palm trees and double-headed eagle reliefs on either side. The building's name (döner: revolving) comes from the popular belief that it 'turns' because of its circular appearance. The kümbet has been protected since 1980.
Key facts
- Built
- 1276
- Admission
- Free (seen from outside)
- Visit duration
- 15–20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.71411, 35.49575
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Döner_Kümbet | https://kayseri.ktb.gov.tr/TR-183172/kumbetler-rotasi.html