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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.
Büyük Han is in Nicosia Municipality, Cyprus. Büyük Han is situated nearby to Ercan Mini Market and Güner Ticaret. Mapcarta, the open map.
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Oct 15, 2020 · Rome; San Francisco; Seattle; Stockholm; Tokyo; Toronto; ... Nicosia International Airport. Egkomi, Cyprus. See All . Completed in 1572, Büyük Han is an exquisite example of Ottoman caravanserai ...
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.
Büyük Han is the largest caravansarai on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island. Mapcarta, the open map.
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 ...
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.
