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Kırkkaşik Bedesteni

One of the most important historical structures of Tarsus, which has been a lively commercial and political center in every period and is located at the intersection of cultures, is Kırkkaşık Bedesteni. Kırkkaşık Bedesteni, commissioned in 1579 by İbrahim Bey, the son of Piri Paşa of the Ramazanoğulları Beyliği, was used as an imarethane (soup kitchen) and madrasa in its early periods, but functioned as a covered bazaar after the Republic.

Tarsus, Mersin

Kırkkaşik Bedesteni and 6 places around it

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Kırkkaşik Bedesteni

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Kırkkaşik Bedesteni sits within Tarsus, Mersin. The toroti catalogue holds 130 described stops across Mersin, 30 of them in Tarsus.

The nearest stop is Tarsus Ulu Cami, 70 m to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Mersin – Adana route passes 4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Tarsus Ulu Cami70 m to the southeastBilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi70 m to the southDanyal Peygamberin Makami140 m to the northŞahmeran Heykeli180 m to the northŞahmeran Hamamı200 m to the northTarsus Eski Camii220 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Mersin – Adana4 kmAnkara – Mersin4.1 kmAnkara – Adana12 km

Frequently asked

What is Kırkkaşik Bedesteni?
One of the most important historical structures of Tarsus, which has been a lively commercial and political center in every period and is located at the intersection of cultures, is Kırkkaşık Bedesteni. Kırkkaşık Bedesteni, commissioned in 1579 by İbrahim Bey, the son of Piri Paşa of the Ramazanoğulları Beyliği, was used as an imarethane (soup kitchen) and madrasa in its early periods, but functioned as a covered bazaar after the Republic.
Where is Kırkkaşik Bedesteni?
Kırkkaşik Bedesteni is in Tarsus, Mersin.
How long does it take to visit Kırkkaşik Bedesteni?
The suggested visit time for Kırkkaşik Bedesteni is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Kırkkaşik Bedesteni?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kırkkaşik Bedesteni; the closest are Tarsus Ulu Cami, Bilal Habeşi Makami Ve Mescidi, Danyal Peygamberin Makami.
Is Kırkkaşik Bedesteni on the way anywhere, and which route?
Kırkkaşik Bedesteni lies 4 km from the Mersin – Adana route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.