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Buyuk Han

Nicosia, Cyprus
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Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Nicosia
Type: Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Solihull, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Buyuk Han is a beautiful cultured oasis in the middle of an otherwise fairly shabby Nicosia. It is an excellently preserved and converted Ottoman caravanserai, now with smart craft outlets (admittedly more expensive than the rest of Nicosia). A great place to browse, if not to buy. A great restaurant in Buyuk Han, Sedirhan, serves authentic Turkish Cypriot meals at... More

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Palm Desert, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Buyuk Han is a very well-preserved medieval caravanserai built in 1572. In the Ottoman age travelers and traders came together here to rest, to stay and to engage in trade After the completion of an extensive restoration, it is now the central point of the (Turkish) old town of Nicosia with a mosque nearby. Surrounded by ancient walls one enters... More

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Falun
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

It is a unique place, historic, open, and have everything tourist wants. I strong recommend this e place and you should plan ur visit and have lunch or drink a worm drink enjoy the site its worth 1 hour visit

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Kent
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Although we have been to the Han before we were disappointed in the way the shops operate. When entering be aware the shops to the right will rip you off if you are not careful. The same Christian artifacts (not made in Cyprus but come via China) cost 8tl but she had the nerve to ask me for 12 tl.... More

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Blackburn, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Lots of wonderful local craft to look at and a good place to pick up some souvenirs, or just site and have a coffee and watch the world go by.

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Paralimni, Cyprus
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

I love visiting Buyuk Han. Get a coffee, sit at a table and watch the German tourists being bullied by their guide! Some interesting hand made gifts available.

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Newcastle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

Fantastic craft market with a great assortment of hand made goods at reasonable prices. Lovely friendly people and a great place for a coffee

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Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Worth a visit to have a look around and grab a coffee. Some arty shops that you may also find a gift or two

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England
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2013

Beautiful historic building, with a nice courtyard to enjoy a drink, take photo's and soak up the atmosphere for half or so. Gift & craft shops upstairs. More enjoyable to visit on a warmer & sunny day!

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

I went a bit around in the northern part of Nicosia, both in the older part and the newer part of town. All I can say that Büyük Han turned out to be the most cosy place. When I was there at the end of December 2012, it was quite calm there, so you could enjoy the atmosphere. There are... More

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