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Büyük Han (the Great Inn) is the largest caravansaries on the island of Cyprus and is considered to be one of the finest buildings on the island.[1] Located in Nicosia, it was built by the Ottomans in 1572, the year after they had seized Cyprus from the Venetians. In the centre of the open courtyard is a mosque with a fountain for pre-prayer ablutions. It became the first city prison under British administration but reverted in 1893 to a hostel for poor families.[1] After spending most of the 1990s being restored, the inn has been revived as a thriving arts centre, consisting of several galleries and workshops. There are also several courtyard cafes and souvenir shops.[2]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b Dubin & Morris 2002, 301.
  2. ^ Darke 2009, 98.

Bibliography

  • Darke, Diana (2009), North Cyprus, Bradt Travel Guides, ISBN 1841622443.
  • Dubin, Marc; Morris, Damien (2002), Cyprus, Rough Guides, ISBN 1858288630.
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