Destination

Iğdır Kervansarayı

Iğdır caravanserai is one of the last monumental works commissioned by the Anatolian Seljuk state at the end of the 13th century. Within the framework of the open courtyard and covered hall plan type frequently commissioned in Anatolia during the Seljuk period, this large console structure with the appearance of a fortress was commissioned by the Sürmeli emir Şerafetin Ejder.

Iğdır Kervansarayı and 3 places around it

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Suggested visit:30 minutes

Iğdır caravanserai is one of the last monumental works commissioned by the Anatolian Seljuk state in the late 13th century. Within the framework of the open-courtyard and covered-hall plan type frequently commissioned in Anatolia during the Seljuk period, this large console structure with the appearance of a fortress was commissioned by the Sürmeli emir Şerafetin Ejder.

At a glance

Type
caravanserai
Built / founded
13th century
Architectural style
Ottoman architecture
Material
stone
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Iğdır Kervansarayı sits within Iğdır (merkez), Iğdır. The toroti catalogue holds 6 described stops across Iğdır, 3 of them in Iğdır (merkez).

The nearest stop is Yaban Hayati (fauna) Gözlemciliği - Balik Gölü, 23 km to the west. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Iğdır Kervansarayı?
Iğdır caravanserai is one of the last monumental works commissioned by the Anatolian Seljuk state at the end of the 13th century. Within the framework of the open courtyard and covered hall plan type frequently commissioned in Anatolia during the Seljuk period, this large console structure with the appearance of a fortress was commissioned by the Sürmeli emir Şerafetin Ejder.
Where is Iğdır Kervansarayı?
Iğdır Kervansarayı is in Iğdır (merkez), Iğdır.
How long does it take to visit Iğdır Kervansarayı?
The suggested visit time for Iğdır Kervansarayı is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Iğdır Kervansarayı?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Iğdır Kervansarayı; the closest are Yaban Hayati (fauna) Gözlemciliği - Balik Gölü, Anıt Müze, Tuz Mağaraları.