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Hişva Han

There is no inscription indicating when Lala Mustafa Paşa Hanı, also known as Hışva (Cotton Cocoon) Han, was built. There are Vakfiyes and Şer'i Court records showing that it was commissioned by Lala Mustafa Paşa. The date of its Vakfiye is (Hijri 985) 1577, and it is understood that it was built between 1563-1577, during the years when Lala Mustafa Paşa served as Beylerbeyi of Aleppo and Damascus.

Şahinbey, Gaziantep

Hişva Han and 6 places around it

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Hişva Han

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Hişva Han sits within Şahinbey, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 45 of them in Şahinbey.

The nearest stop is Gaziantep Hamam Müzesi, 30 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 1.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Gaziantep Hamam Müzesi30 m to the southwestHandan Bey Camii70 m to the southwestEmine Göğüş Mutfak Müzesi90 m to the southwestŞirvanı Camii110 m to the northwestGaziantep Kalesi140 m to the northMillet Hanı140 m to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa1.1 km

Frequently asked

What is Hişva Han?
There is no inscription indicating when Lala Mustafa Paşa Hanı, also known as Hışva (Cotton Cocoon) Han, was built. There are Vakfiyes and Şer'i Court records showing that it was commissioned by Lala Mustafa Paşa. The date of its Vakfiye is (Hijri 985) 1577, and it is understood that it was built between 1563-1577, during the years when Lala Mustafa Paşa served as Beylerbeyi of Aleppo and Damascus.
Where is Hişva Han?
Hişva Han is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
How long does it take to visit Hişva Han?
The suggested visit time for Hişva Han is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Hişva Han?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Hişva Han; the closest are Gaziantep Hamam Müzesi, Handan Bey Camii, Emine Göğüş Mutfak Müzesi.
Is Hişva Han on the way anywhere, and which route?
Hişva Han lies 1.1 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.