Where is Saruhan Kervansarayı?

Saruhan Kervansarayı is in Avanos, Nevşehir.

How long does it take to visit Saruhan Kervansarayı?

The suggested visit time for Saruhan Kervansarayı is about 30 minutes.

What else is there to see near Saruhan Kervansarayı?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Saruhan Kervansarayı; the closest are Avanos Çömlek Atölyesi, Paşabağarı, Paşabağlari Ve Zelve Ören Yeri.

Is Saruhan Kervansarayı on the way anywhere, and which route?

Saruhan Kervansarayı lies 350 m from the Kayseri – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Saruhan Kervansarayı

Sarıhan Caravanserai is a historical structure located southeast of Avanos and north of Ürgüp. It was built in 1249 during the reign of II. Izzeddin Keykavus.

Avanos, Nevşehir

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Highlights

History

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Suggested visit:30 minutes

It is located in the Damsa valley, 5 km southeast of Avanos district and 6 km north of Ürgüp. Sarıhan, commissioned in 1249 during the time of II. İzzeddin Keykavus (perhaps by him), covers an area of 2000 m².

Last updated: 16 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Saruhan Kervansarayı sits within Avanos, Nevşehir. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Nevşehir, 9 of them in Avanos.

The nearest stop is Avanos Çömlek Atölyesi, 880 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Kayseri – Nevsehir route passes 350 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Avanos Çömlek Atölyesi880 m to the south Paşabağarı3.6 km to the south Paşabağlari Ve Zelve Ören Yeri4.6 km to the south Çavuşin Kilisesi5.2 km to the south Zelve Açıkhava Müzesi5.9 km to the south Göreme Milli Parkı Ve Kapadokya6.8 km to the south

Routes that pass close by

Kayseri – Nevsehir350 m Antalya – Nevsehir13 km Ankara – Nevsehir14 km Istanbul – Nevsehir14 km

Frequently asked

What is Saruhan Kervansarayı?: Sarıhan Caravanserai is a historical structure located southeast of Avanos and north of Ürgüp. It was built in 1249 during the reign of II. Izzeddin Keykavus.
Where is Saruhan Kervansarayı?: Saruhan Kervansarayı is in Avanos, Nevşehir.
How long does it take to visit Saruhan Kervansarayı?: The suggested visit time for Saruhan Kervansarayı is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Saruhan Kervansarayı?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Saruhan Kervansarayı; the closest are Avanos Çömlek Atölyesi, Paşabağarı, Paşabağlari Ve Zelve Ören Yeri.
Is Saruhan Kervansarayı on the way anywhere, and which route?: Saruhan Kervansarayı lies 350 m from the Kayseri – Nevsehir route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.