İshaklı Caravanserai

The stone building features a grand entrance portal with muqarnas design, leading into a spacious courtyard with a central prayer hall.

Constructed around 1250 during Sultan Izzedin Keykavus II's reign, the structure served travelers on the route connecting Afyonkarahisar to the capital city of Konya.

The caravanserai operated as a free accommodation center where merchants from different regions exchanged goods, ideas, and traditions along the Silk Road.

Restoration efforts initiated in 2009 have reinforced the original structure, making it accessible for visitors interested in examining Seljuk architecture.

The prayer hall stands in an unusual position within the courtyard, deviating from traditional Mecca-facing orientation found in other caravanserais.

Location: Sultandağı

GPS coordinates: 38.53269,31.22877

Latest update: May 24, 2025 15:01