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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.
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The Great Inn. Finest Building on the Island. Nicosia. History & Religion. Considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island, known as Büyük Han locally, it is the best-preserved example of Ottoman caravanserai architecture and largest in Cyprus.
Dec 20, 2023 · As a historical landmark and a hub for artistic expression makes it a must-visit destination for tourists and locals alike. Buyuk Han in Nicosia, Cyprus, stands as a living testament to the island’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Büyük Han. 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.
