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Where is it?
It is located in the Paşabey neighborhood, in the area known as Mahkeme Çarşısı, east of the Yeni Mosque.
How to Get There
You can reach the building on foot by walking past Taşhan and Subaşı Han, or by private vehicle.
Before You Go: The building, which has no inscription, dates back to the 19th-century Ottoman period (Denizli, 1998, p. 142). It is a two-story structure with an open courtyard, and its shops open onto the courtyard. The caravanserai has two entrances on its north and east sides. Constructed with cut stone frames filled with adobe between wooden beams, the upper floor’s west facade features six windows, with a seventh located at the northeast corner.
Key Features of the Site: The caravanserai stands out among urban caravanserais due to its uniquely designed facade layout. Although the east wall is blind, the west wall features wide windows on the upper floor, providing the rooms with ample natural light. The rooms open onto the courtyard via a corridor with a balcony (Bilget, 2009, p. 283).
Significance and Current Status of the Destination: The two-story building, with a foundation consisting of a stone-and-wood frame filled with adobe, was completely demolished in 1984—except for the camel stable and the entrance area—and rebuilt. Today, it is open to visitors under the name İhramcızâde İsmail Hakkı Toprak Cultural Center. The center offers courses in traditional handicrafts and sells handicrafts.
