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Zincirli Bedesten
Zincirli Bedesten, whose original name is Hüseyin Paşa Bedesteni, was commissioned by Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa in 1718. The author of the four-line inscription on its south gate is Kusuri. Bedestens were formerly long, narrow, covered bazaars where the pulse of commercial life beat. In its endowment deed dated 1719, the existence of 80 shops in the building is mentioned.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Zincirli Bedesten, whose original name is Hüseyin Paşa Bedesteni, was commissioned by Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa in 1718. The author of the four-line inscription on its south gate is Kusuri. Bedestens were formerly long, narrow, covered bazaars where the pulse of commercial life beat.
In its 1719 endowment deed, the existence of 80 shops in the building is mentioned. Although today an additional floor had been added on top and it was used as a courthouse, this section was completely destroyed in the fire in 1957. The bedesten was restored in 2008 by the Regional Directorate of Foundations.
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Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Zincirli Bedesten sits within Şahinbey, Gaziantep. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Gaziantep, 45 of them in Şahinbey.
The nearest stop is Alaüddevle Cami, 0 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 1.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Zincirli Bedesten?
- Zincirli Bedesten, whose original name is Hüseyin Paşa Bedesteni, was commissioned by Darendeli Hüseyin Paşa in 1718. The author of the four-line inscription on its south gate is Kusuri. Bedestens were formerly long, narrow, covered bazaars where the pulse of commercial life beat. In its endowment deed dated 1719, the existence of 80 shops in the building is mentioned.
- Where is Zincirli Bedesten?
- Zincirli Bedesten is in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
- How long does it take to visit Zincirli Bedesten?
- The suggested visit time for Zincirli Bedesten is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Zincirli Bedesten?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Zincirli Bedesten; the closest are Alaüddevle Cami, Anadolu Hanı, Yeni Han.
- Is Zincirli Bedesten on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Zincirli Bedesten lies 1.2 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.