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Büyük Han (lit. Great Inn) ( Greek: Μεγάλο Πανδοχείο Megálo Pandocheío) is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island. [1] Located in the capital of Cyprus, it was built by the Ottomans in 1572, the year after they had seized Cyprus from the Venetians.
Jan 18, 2024 · The Buyuk Han in Nicosia, is one of Cyprus hidden gems. It’s the main tourist attraction of the capital. It’s a historical caravanserai that has been an integral part of the city’s cultural and architectural heritage for centuries. This remarkable structure dates back to the 16th century. Originally built by the Ottomans to serve as a ...
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The Han, which was built to provide accommodation for travellers from Anatolia and other parts of Cyprus was originally named “Alanyalilar’s Han”. Later when a new inn, the Kumarcilar Han was built nearby in the 17th century, as a result of the comparison made by the public between the two Hans, it was referred to as the Büyük Han (Big ...
Cyprus, Europe. Top choice in North Nicosia (Lefkoşa) The Büyük Han is Cyprus' best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture. Built in 1572 by the first Ottoman governor of Cyprus, Lala Mustafa Pasha, it was renovated in the early 1990s, and has once again become the hub of North Nicosia's Old City bustle.
Oct 15, 2020 · Büyük Han dronepicr (Creative Commons) Completed in 1572, Büyük Han is an exquisite example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture. Documents reveal that its original name was Yeni Han (New Inn ...
Mar 28, 2023 · Büyük Han (Great Inn) is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island. Located in the c...
Sep 19, 2020 · Buyuk Han (The Great Inn) was built in 1572 under the auspices of the first Ottoman governor of Cyprus Muzaffer Pasha soon after the Ottomans seized the island from the Venetians in 1571. Built by ...
