Sultanhanı Caravanserai, Turkey (Türkiye)
Arne Moslåtten
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Sultanhanı Caravanserai, Turkey (Türkiye)
Arne Moslåtten
Arne Moslåtten lydsmia.myportfolio.com
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Turkey (Türkiye) Sultanhanı Caravanserai

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Sultanhan caravanserai is one of the most significant tourist attractions in central Anatolia and the largest and best preserved Seljuk caravanserai in Turkey. The site is located on the highway between Konya and Aksaray provinces; about 110 kilometres (68 miles) northwest of Konya and 45 kilometres (28 miles) away from Aksaray.

The Sultanhan caravanserai was built in 1229 by Seljuk sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I when Aksaray was an important stopover along the Silk Road that crossed through Anatolia. After suffering partial destruction in a fire, the building was restored and extended in 1278 under the reign of Sultan Kaykhusraw III. The monumental caravanserai then became one of the best examples of Anatolian Seljuk architecture. The caravanserai enjoyed its glory times during the Seljuk period but lost its importance during the Ottoman era. More recent restorations were made during the Republic period and opened to visitors.

Travel Information

By car or bus.
Spot Type Indoor
Crowd Factor A decent amount of people
Best Timing Summer
Sunrise & Sunset 07:24 - 17:35 | current local time: 22:05
Photo Themes arches Architecture museum
Locations Sultanhani

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