Restoration and reconstruction works will be carried out in the caravanserai, which was built by Suleiman the Magnificent in the name of his mother Ayşe Hafsa Sultan during the conquest of Rhodes, in Muğla's Marmaris district, which was partially used as a bar.
Marmaris Municipality has started the architectural project, which is the first step of the restoration and the reconstruction of the bath section of the Hafsa Sultan Caravanserai, also known as the "range house" at the entrance of the historical castle.
A protocol was signed by Marmaris Mayor Mehmet Oktay and Asar Architecture official Meral Oğuz for the work of the building, which covers 10 separate parcels.
In his speech here, Oktay stated that one of his important duties is to protect the historical and local values of Marmaris.
Stating that they will ensure that the structure, which is in the memories of the people of Marmaris, will meet with life again, Oktay said, "We are happy to be able to restore the caravanserai as a result of our intense efforts. This work, which will be important both in terms of preserving our history and transferring our values to future generations, will also contribute to our district economically. In order to spread tourism to 12 months, our goal will be to provide mobility in the Kaleiçi region with its touristic and commercial unique function."
Company representative Oğuz also stated that the process of restoring the historical building, which started with the cooperation of property owners and local government, dates a few years back.
About the Caravanserai
The sign of the caravanserai, on which the expression "Sultan Suleiman Han, the son of Sultan Selim Han, the sultan of the land and seas, the lord of the Arab and Persian kings, was built in 1545" on the entrance door, states that the purpose of its construction was "accommodation during the Rhodes expedition".
During the Rhodes expedition, Suleiman the Magnificent ordered the construction of Marmaris Castle and the caravanserai, which turned into a private property over time, and some times, it was turned into bars and entertainment venues, and it was tried to be expropriated.