Kırkkaşık Bedesten, Ottoman covered market in Tarsus, Turkey
The bedesten features a rectangular layout of 600 square meters with five domes and eighteen rooms functioning as individual shops.
Ibrahim Bey of the Ramazanoglu family commissioned the construction of this market building in 1579 to generate revenue for Tarsus Grand Mosque.
The building received its name from the lotus flower carvings on its pediment, which people mistakenly interpreted as forty spoons in medieval times.
The market operates through two entrance gates on the eastern and western sides, offering local crafts, regional food products, and traditional souvenirs.
The structure underwent significant repairs in 1960-1961 and received a special project award from the Historical Cities Union in 2005.
Location: Tarsus
Location: Mersin Province
GPS coordinates: 36.91667,34.90000
Latest update: March 21, 2025 02:14
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