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Koza Han
The silk han of 1491
Photo Credit
Image courtesy of © Jocelyn Erskine-Kellie · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Koza Han
The Koza Han was built in 1491 for the silk trade, and its two-storey arcades around a shaded courtyard are still lined with silk shops. In the middle stands a small mosque raised on arches; take tea under the trees.
Why it's on our list
- Silk scarves
- Courtyard tea
- Built 1491
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Koza Han before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Koza Han are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Atatürk Caddesi50 m1 min walk
- Taxi rank700 m9 min walk