Edirne Rüstem Pasha Caravanseray 16th cent - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Edirne
Rüstem Pasha Caravanseray
16th cent, restored 1972
Arichitect Minmar Sinan


Sinan's caravanserai (once a warehouse and overnight stop for camel caravans) is located in the historical centre of the city. Built in the 16th century by the great architect, it was restored and converted into a 150-room hotel in 1972. Although the restoration itself represents a high standard of conception and performance, the hotel conversion proved impractical. The complex is now a "pious" monument open to the public.





Isometric plan



View from the restored rooftops onto Sinan's Selimiye mosque. The domes of the caravanseray were completely reconstructed with concrete and supported by concrete beams



Text and photos fromArchnet.org

Mapa del lugar de interés Edirne Rüstem Pasha Caravanseray 16th cent

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