# Historical Cities Union assembly in Kayseri

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historical-cities-union-assembly-in-kayseri
> Updated: 2026-09-20T07:06:02.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

The Historical Cities Union (TKB) convened its second ordinary assembly meeting of 2026 in Kayseri. Hosted by the Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality, the event brought together mayors and representatives from various member municipalities across Turkey.

During the assembly, TKB President and Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş emphasized the necessity of protecting both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. He noted that the union provides a platform for 493 municipalities to share expertise and develop protection policies. Kayseri Metropolitan Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç also addressed the participants, highlighting the responsibility of local governments to preserve historical identities and the cultural significance of the host city.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Union of Historical Cities holds assembly meeting in Kayseri

The Union of Historical Cities concluded its 2026 second ordinary assembly meeting held in Kayseri, Turkey, attended by various municipal leaders.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/union-of-historical-cities-holds-assembly-meeting-in-kayseri

### 2026-09-16: Historical Cities Union holds 2026 assembly in Kayseri

The Historical Cities Union held its 2026 assembly in Kayseri to discuss cultural heritage, while Aydın launched a major animal rehabilitation center and ongoing regional road infrastructure projects.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/izmir-hosts-nostalgic-drive-in-cinema-event-in-inciralt

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