Gumruk Han
Gumruk Han
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia20,833 contributions
Oct 2022
Gumruk Han is a huge labyrinth of tiny alleys that make the Urfa's central bazaar. It has everything you might think of - clothes, jewelry, household items, wood products, food, spices, etc....
There's no way you can't get lost but that's the funniest thing. People are friendly, but no one speaks English.
Prices are very cheap - it's not like Kapali Charsi in Istanbul with tourist inflated prices. Enjoy your time wandering around.
There's no way you can't get lost but that's the funniest thing. People are friendly, but no one speaks English.
Prices are very cheap - it's not like Kapali Charsi in Istanbul with tourist inflated prices. Enjoy your time wandering around.
Written 30 October 2022
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Erhan Yildirim
Türkiye2,441 contributions
Nov 2020
It is the busiest inn among the old Urfa bazaars .It is known that it was built by Behram Pasha during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent in the mid 16th century during the Ottoman period. It was named seventy han in the travel book of Evliya Çelebi. It is reported that it is a caravanserai, not an inn. Since 2 colored stones were used in the construction of the inn, it is known among the public as a Alaca han. It is the most magnificent and monumental inn of Şanlıurfa. The water of the lake with fish and plane trees passing through it make the inn even more beautiful. A tea or coffee you will drink here after visiting urfa bazaars will make you incredibly happy.
Written 23 November 2020
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Shirinerica
Los Angeles, CA331 contributions
May 2021
I was told by the hotel receptionist, there is a cafe inside of Gumruk han and they have the best pistachio coffee. It was very nice cafe, service was good and coffee is yummy. Bazaar was nice size, I found nice scarves and knives for souvenir. So I am very happy :)
Written 1 August 2021
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Karagöz
Ankara, Türkiye29 contributions
June 2023 • Family
We went to drink pistachio meningic coffee, it is as much as it says. Coffee was good. Prices are not like in big cities. Suitable. They have written in other comments. It is true that restaurants, cafes and shopkeepers are mixed together. It's a mess. There is nothing to be bothered about, but this may be a minus in terms of tourism. It is not clear which table belongs to which tradesman and which cafe. You can eat here, we didn't choose it. A place right next to the bazaar. You can stop by while visiting the Grand Bazaar. For those who smoke, visit the tobacconists in this inn :) the prices are affordable.
Written 14 September 2023
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Oğuzhan
Sanliurfa, Türkiye1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Friends
When I went to the customs office with my friend , we ate the Halil master’s place , but the price was not good in terms of performance . And we wanted coffee and tea — the coffee came very quickly . But the tea didn’t arrive. I think a business culture needs to evolve. Requested or not apologized. It’s among the places I don’t include in my itineraries.
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Written 27 November 2024
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Rob A
London, UK38 contributions
July 2023 • Couples
Lovely large covered courtyard cafe, cool in the heat of the day. Lots of seats and locals. Only had tea so can’t comment on the food, but great place to stop and catch your breath.
Written 13 July 2023
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Mademoisellll
11 contributions
Gümrük Han is a traditional cafe and famous with ' Menengiç Kahvesi'. This coffee is made with wild pistachio. And cook with milk not water. There is no sugar in it but its sweet.
Written 27 June 2014
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aguvenis
Istanbul, Türkiye229 contributions
Oct 2011 • Family
The old bazaar of Sanliurfa is as colorful as the main attraction, Balikli Gol, offering interesting variety of shops selling local art crafts, to modern home accesories, spices to shoes, in a historic setting. No visitor should miss strolling in the old bazaar and no excitement in this labirent of shops will be complete if not a break taken at 16 th century cervanserai, Gumruk Hani, for a cup of tea or coffee if not for a cold drink.
The octagonal yard surrounded by two story cervanserai was built in 1563 by a local governor of Suleiman the Magnificient. The stream of Balikli Gol, Halil Ul Rahman passes through the yard. The old trees on the court yard offers a cool setting . The place is popular among both visitors and locals so you have a chance to catch the old bazaars spirit. You can play blackgammon etc. while sipping your drinks you may try mirra, a strong local coffee served in tiny cups with no handle.
The structure has two doors, one opening to bedesten, old bazzar selling local scarfs and outfits, the other open to the open old bazaar.
I would definately recommend to stop by at this lovely cortyard .
The octagonal yard surrounded by two story cervanserai was built in 1563 by a local governor of Suleiman the Magnificient. The stream of Balikli Gol, Halil Ul Rahman passes through the yard. The old trees on the court yard offers a cool setting . The place is popular among both visitors and locals so you have a chance to catch the old bazaars spirit. You can play blackgammon etc. while sipping your drinks you may try mirra, a strong local coffee served in tiny cups with no handle.
The structure has two doors, one opening to bedesten, old bazzar selling local scarfs and outfits, the other open to the open old bazaar.
I would definately recommend to stop by at this lovely cortyard .
Written 16 September 2012
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Cocobar
Vienna, Austria149 contributions
June 2012 • Friends
The Gümrük Han is a nice place to relax while strolling through the old city and the souks. Recommend to drink a Menengüc coffee.
Written 10 July 2012
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Rehber Y
Sanliurfa, Türkiye67 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
You must have a break here at the 16th century ottoman time caravenserai to rest and have a cup of pistachio "menengiç" coffee, delicious.
Written 28 May 2018
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