Taşhan (Amasya)

Taşhan is an inn built in the 17th century located in the city center of Amasya. The building was commissioned by the Governor of Rahtuvan, Hacı Mehmet Pasha, in 1699 and designed by architect Mehmet Kalfa. It was built as a two‑storey structure. The inn, restored in 2012, was opened as a hotel after the restoration.

Key facts

Type: caravanserai
Located in: Black Sea Region

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Coordinates: 40.650486, 35.832146Open in Google Maps

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