Sulu Han
Located in the han district, Sulu Han is estimated to have been built in the second half of the 17th century. There are two possible explanations for its name. The first suggests that a stream once flowed through a large open area in front of the main entrance, eventually emptying into the inner harbor. The […]
Fazlıoğlu (Dervişoğlu) Hanı
Estimated to have been built in the second half of the 17th century by Köprülü Fazıl Ahmet Paşa or his children, the han later became the property of the Dervişzade family, one of the prominent âyan (local notable) families of the Birgi district. Like other hans in the han district, it was constructed to serve […]
Selvili Han
Only a small portion of its facade has survived to the present day, but like Çukur Han, Selvili Han was once located in what was known as the han district. Estimated to have been built in the early 18th century, the han was largely demolished during the construction of Fevzi Paşa Boulevard. Built to serve […]
Çukur Han
Based on information from Evliya Çelebi’s Seyahatname, Çukur Han was constructed in the second half of the 17th century. It was located in the area that was known at the time as the han district and now is divided by Fevzi Paşa Boulevard (Fevzi Paşa Bulvarı). For a little over a century after its construction, […]
Piyaleoğlu Hanı
Built in the 18th century by Piyalezade Hacı Mehmet Ağa, Piyaleoğlu Hanı is located in the same district as Abacıoğlu Hanı. It is one of the rare hans in İzmir constructed without vaults. Piyaleoğlu Hanı originally contained 23 rooms. Its courtyard, with a depth of 80 meters, follows parcel’s shape, gradually forming a V-shape as […]
Abacıoğlu Hanı
Abacıoğlu Hanı is located within Kemeraltı Bazaar, on Anafartalar Street. Estimated to have been built in the early 18th century, historical foundation records of the han indicate that Hacı Mustafa Ağa, the son of Abacızade Hacı Ahmet Efendi, commissioned the building. Initially, the han had direct access to the shoreline, as it was constructed on […]
Kızlarağası Hanı
One of the first things locals of İzmir and visitors do upon arriving in the city is to stop by Kızlarağası Hanı and enjoy a cup of Turkish coffee in its courtyard. From the moment one steps through its gates, Kızlarağası Hanı transports visitors to another world. It is one of the landmarks most closely […]
Küpecioğlu Hanı
Located between Büyük Vezir Hanı and Küçük Vezir Hanı, the exact construction date of Küpecioğlu Hanı remains unknown; however, it is estimated to have been built between the late 17th century and the early 18th century. Rectangular in shape, the han is a typical example of classical Ottoman hans with courtyards. However, unlike the symmetrical […]
Büyük Vezir Hanı (Köprülü Han) and Küçük Vezir Hanı
The Köprülü family holds a distinct significance in the history of İzmir. The period known in Ottoman history as the “Köprülü Era,” from 1656 to 1683, was when the state consolidated its power. This strengthening of administrative, financial, and military structures also had an impact on İzmir. The first reflection of the Köprülü Era in […]
Hans
If one were to ask where and how the two fundamental elements of İzmir’s urban identity—its port and trade—intersect, there would be a single answer: hans*. These hans were the final stop in Anatolia for goods transported from the east by camel caravans and the first stop for goods arriving from the west by ships. […]