Öküz Mehmet Pasha Complex, Ottoman architectural complex in Ulukışla, Turkey
The complex contains a mosque, bazaar, Turkish bath, and dormitories arranged around a central courtyard with surrounding cloisters spanning 9,541 square meters.
Grand Vizier Öküz Mehmet Pasha commissioned the construction of this facility in 1616 to serve as military barracks during his campaign against the Safavid dynasty.
The structure influenced Turkish literature through the poem 'Han Duvarları' by Faruk Nafiz Çamlıbel, written following his journey through Ulukışla in 1925.
The complex currently functions as a marketplace and houses municipal offices, offering visitors an opportunity to experience both historical architecture and modern community services.
The name Ulukışla, meaning 'Great Barracks' in Turkish, originated from this complex and became the official name of the entire settlement.
Location: Ulukışla
Inception: 1616
GPS coordinates: 37.54720,34.48180
Latest update: March 5, 2025 00:13
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