)
Story and significance
Timeline, heritage and stories
Nominated for the museum of the year awards in Europe, the Niğde Museum houses artifacts especially brought from ancient settlements around the region. The most striking section of the museum features a child mummy from the Late Roman period and Seljuk coins. You can easily access this cultural center, which holds critical importance for the archaeological history of Türkiye.
Practical notes before you go
Related places around here
)
Historic sites
The historic castle rising in the city center of Niğde is the oldest defensive structure of the city. Built on ancient Hittite and Roman ruins, the castle reached its current form during the Seljuk period.
)
Historic sites
Located within the boundaries of Niğde , Gümüşler Monastery is a Byzantine period monastery complex carved into a large rock mass. Its frescoes have been remarkably well preserved to this day.
)
Historic sites
Located on the Niğde Castle hill, Alaaddin Mosque is an architectural masterpiece built in 1223 during the Seljuk era. It is world-renowned for the stone masonry on its portal.
