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Safranbolu · Place 4 · 402M
Cinci Han
A 17th-century stone inn whose courtyard layout recalls Safranbolu’s caravan trade.
Suggested time40 min
Elevation & effort402 m · Level walk
Best windowMid-afternoon when angled light hits the stone courtyard.
Walking noteStone court and steps
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
Walk 3 minutes toward the Akçasu stream from Köprülü Mosque to reach the monumental stone portal.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
Built for Cinci Hoca, Cinci Han arranges its rooms around a courtyard. Its stone façades and courtyard levels give it a different architectural character from the surrounding timber houses.
Why visit
Visit to see the town’s trading history expressed in the layout of an inn. The stonework and proportions of the courtyard are worth a close look.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
The iron-strapped main gate and its heavy chain detail illustrate caravan-era security.
