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Area: 6.570 km² , Population: 253.239
GENERAL INFORMATION
Kırşehir city, which is a scene for various civilizations for thousands of years is not only drawing attention with various historical pieces of art, underground cities, but also with its rich thermal sources, Seyfe Lake (Bird Paradise) like natural beauties.
HOW TO GET
Road: Terminal is approximately 2 km. away from city center. Municipality buses, minibus and private taxis are servicing to Terminal.
Railroad: Train gar is 1 km away from city center.
DON'T LEAVE WITHOUT
- Seeing Cacabey Mosque, Ahi Evran Mosque,
- Visiting thermal springs,
- Buying 'Onxy' made souvenirs,
- Tasting Keşkef.
CACABEY (THEOLOGY SCHOOL) MOSQUE
The theology school, is the city center, which was constructed in 1271 - 1272, and currently used as a mosque. It is served as an astronomy institute during Seljukian Period. Its minaret, which is separate from the structure, is also used as watching tower.
KESIKKOPRU CARAVANSARY
Caravansary, which is at the Kesikköprü village, 23 km. south of Kirşehir, and bridge near to it, are constructed on 1248 by Anatolian Seljukian State's Kirşehir Emir, Nurettin Caca. Corolla gate, constructed with two separate colored rocks, is drawing attention with its masonry.
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