Abacıoğlu Caravanserai

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Abacıoğlu Caravanserai

The historical Abacıoğlu Caravanserai stands out as a lesser-known site that has been overshadowed by the crowds and chaos of Kemeraltı, yet it draws attention with its natural architecture and peaceful ambiance as soon as you step inside. The inn features a courtyard in the middle, surrounded by two-story shops, and is constructed of regular cut stone, roughly cut stone, and brick. Restored as part of façade arrangement projects, the inn was awarded the "Respect for History / Local Award" in 2007 due to the "Urban Improvement Project Implementation" and again in 2011. It was recognized among the best 30 architectural structures in the Philippe Rotthier European Architecture Competition, one of the most important architectural competitions in the world. Today, it serves as a tourist destination, featuring a restaurant, cafeteria, silversmith, carpet shop, leather shop, and tea garden, making it a charming stopover during a trip to Kemeraltı.

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