Develi Attractions

The regional center of Develi 45km/28mi south of Kayseri at the foot of the Erciyes Dagi was formed from an amalgamation of three communities in the 19th century: Everek (Christian population, bazaar and administrative center), Agostan and Fenisse. The old town of Yukari Develi lies to the south on the hillside. The medieval castle ruins of Develi Kalesi overlooks the Armenian quarter of the town from a rocky outcrop. Some of the town's interesting sights include the late 13th century Ulu Cami (Develi Cami, Sivasi Hatun Camii, Seljuk graves in the cemetery), the Seyit Serif Türbesi (1276) and the ruins of the Church of St Kosmas and Damian in the old Christian quarter.