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Kayseri is a city where snow holiday and ski enthusiasts come to go to Mount Erciyes in the winter or where those traveling to Cappadocia in the spring and summer prefer to fly to Kayseri and stop by, albeit briefly. However, when we look at history, we see that it was one of the most important centers of trade between Anatolia and Mesopotamia during the Assyrian Trade Colonies. When we add the propensity of Kayseri people to trade and the fact that the Ahi tradition was born here to this deep-rooted trade history, we can better understand the traditional trade culture of the city. On the other hand, Mimar Sinan, the chief architect during the most powerful period of the Ottoman Empire, the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, was also born in Kayseri. It is thought that his house and the natural environment here inspired his architectural genius. When it comes to the nature of the city, Kayseri stands out not only with Mount Erciyes but also with the Sultan Marshes National Park. It offers visitors a wealth of options by offering many activities such as nature sports, hiking, camping and photography in different seasons. Kayseri also has a strong Seljuk heritage. The archaeological museum has managed to be one of the best museums I have seen in a long time. The city's cuisine is equally famous; with its pastrami, sucuk, yağlama and manti, you will inevitably have a trip that will leave a lasting taste on your palate.