History and archaeology / Han and caravanserai
Cinci Hanı
Safranbolu, Karabük
A grand han commissioned in the 1640s in the center of the Safranbolu bazaar by Cinci Hoca, Kazasker of Rumelia, used today as a hotel.
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Its story
The Cinci Hanı was commissioned in his hometown of Safranbolu by Cinci Hoca (real name Hüseyin), Kazasker (chief military judge) of Rumelia, who rose to power in the time of Sultan İbrahim. As it has no inscription, its exact date is unknown; it is estimated to have been built between 1640 and 1648. Built of cut and rubble stone, with brick used in places, the han consists of two parts: a section with a courtyard and a stable section. Used as a caravanserai until the 20th century, the building later became a depot and was converted into a hotel through restoration. According to TDV, the construction of the han was decisive in this part of the bazaar gaining importance.
Key facts
- Built
- 1640–1648 (estimated)
- Patron
- Cinci Hoca (Hüseyin Efendi)
- Present use
- Hotel
Trip purpose
- Photography
Location
41.24460, 32.69346
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinci_Han%C4%B1 | https://karabuk.ktb.gov.tr/TR-63754/han-ve-hamamlar.html | https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/safranbolu | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=41.244605&mlon=32.693464#map=17/41.244605/32.693464