Turkey Stop 25: Sultan Han

📍Address: Sultan Han is located in Sultanhani, west of Aksaray, Turkey. 🚗Transportation: This attraction is not usually a destination in itself, but it is on the way from Cappadocia to Konya, so many people visit it because it is on the way. [One]Self-driving: On the way from Cappadocia to Konya, you can choose to stop by. It is very convenient, just 2 km from the main road. [Two]Group tour: One-day tours from Cappadocia to Konya usually include a visit to Sultan Han. 👍️Must-see attractions: [One]The inn is a rectangular castle-like building with a large scale and open interior space. You can visit the rooms where the caravans used to rest and the warehouses where goods were stored. [Two]The inn has a trading hall at the back, which was a place for ancient goods exchange and is now a handmade carpet showroom. [Three]Local women at the entrance of the trading hall will show you their sewing skills, giving you a direct experience of the local traditional handicraft culture. [Four]The architectural style of the trading hall is similar to that of a church, with beautiful arches and domes, and some areas still have ancient murals and carvings. 🎟️Tickets: The price for visiting the inn is 20 lira per person, and tickets are usually not available after 18:00. There is no charge for visiting the outside of the inn. 💗Other tips: Built in 1229, Sultan Han is one of the most magnificent inns in Turkey and the largest inn in the world. In ancient times, it was a must-see for merchants and travelers in Anatolia and a relay station on the Silk Road. Although it is not a major attraction, it is worth a visit if you are passing by.