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Durak Han
According to the inscription of Durakhan, located next to İsmail Bey Camisi (Eski Cami) in Durağan district of Sinop province, it was built in 1246 by the Seljuk vizier Müinüddin Süleyman Pervane. The inn on the trade route between the Central Anatolia and Black Sea regions was referred to as Durakhan by the local people and travelers.
Durak Han and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:30 minutes
For this reason, the name of the district where it is located became Durakhan, and over time in popular speech Durakhan turned into Durağan.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Durak Han sits within Durağan, Sinop. The toroti catalogue holds 36 described stops across Sinop, 7 of them in Durağan.
The nearest stop is Durakhan, 140 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Durak Han?
- According to the inscription of Durakhan, located next to İsmail Bey Camisi (Eski Cami) in Durağan district of Sinop province, it was built in 1246 by the Seljuk vizier Müinüddin Süleyman Pervane. The inn on the trade route between the Central Anatolia and Black Sea regions was referred to as Durakhan by the local people and travelers.
- Where is Durak Han?
- Durak Han is in Durağan, Sinop.
- How long does it take to visit Durak Han?
- The suggested visit time for Durak Han is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Durak Han?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Durak Han; the closest are Durakhan, Buzluk Yaylası, Ambarkaya Kaya Mezarı.