Historic Sites
Caravanserais, madrasas and more from the Seljuk and Ottoman periods
Caravanserais
Agzikarahan Caravanserai
1231Built in 1231 during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubat, Agzikarahan is one of the most magnificent caravanserais on the Silk Road.
Saruhan Caravanserai
1249Built in 1249, Saruhan is a historic caravanserai near Avanos that today hosts whirling dervish ceremonies.
Sultanhani Caravanserai (Aksaray)
1229Built in 1229, Sultanhani is the largest caravanserai in Anatolia and is considered a masterpiece of Seljuk architecture.
Sultanhani Caravanserai (Kayseri)
1236Built in 1236 on the Kayseri-Sivas road, this caravanserai is an important accommodation point on the eastern branch of the Silk Road.