Karatay Han

A very well preserved han in a rural hamlet

The large restored caravanserai in the village of Karadayi is worth a visit if you are traveling from Kayseri east to Pinarbasi. It is about 50km from Kayseri on the left-hand side of the road if you...

Ancient in the modern

Original Text

This historic place is now a hotel, in the same building there is a bar, an interesting interconnection of history, furniture, architecture, walls of a century ago and modern design. It is in the der ...

To get an idea of Seldkjoukide civilization, too often forgotten

Original Text

Restauration remains of low quality, as in Turkey where the specialised architects and the companies to whom the works are entrusted are not at the highest level.

Currently operating as a hotel

Original Text

This inn was built for travelers during the Serjuk Turkish era. There is a watchtower for security and you can climb. From the watchtower, I could see the surroundings 360 degrees, and I could imagine what it was like at that time. It is currently open as a hotel, and the dormitory at that time is a restaurant.