Büyük Han, Nicosia (must see)

Büyük Han, one of Nicosia’s most popular attractions, is an immense inn constructed in the 16th century by the Ottomans. Among the most impressive monuments of that period, it was initially called Alanyalilar's Han. In the 17th century it attained its present name, which means ‘Big Inn.’ During the British period, it was used as the city’s main prison. The building is reminiscent of a fortress, with a multitude of arches and a dome in the center of the inner yard. Hazving undergone several renovations, it is now home to several shops and cafes.

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Sight Name: Büyük Han
Sight Location: Nicosia, Cyprus (See walking tours in Nicosia)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

Turkish Old Town Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles

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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.0 Km or 3.1 Miles

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles

Nicosia Shopping Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles

Nicosia Museums and Galleries Tour

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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles

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