Destination

Vakif Han

Vakıf Han is located to the northwest of the Bedesten. It is a three-storey inn with a courtyard. According to the inscription on the fountain of the mosque in its southeastern part, which was built together with it, it was commissioned in Hijri 1196 Gregorian 1781 by a philanthropist named Hacı Yahya. The main entrance of the ground floor is from the east. The open courtyard is surrounded by a portico and the rooms behind it. The entrance to the first floor is on the south. On this floor, there are four shops on the facade, the fountain, and the entrance door of the mosque.

Ortahisar, Trabzon

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Vakif Han

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Vakif Han sits within Ortahisar, Trabzon. The toroti catalogue holds 32 described stops across Trabzon, 24 of them in Ortahisar.

The nearest stop is Bedesten, 10 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 200 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Bedesten10 m to the eastÇarşı Camii30 m to the southwestTaşhan30 m to the southwestAlaca Han70 m to the westPaşa Hamamı90 m to the southTabakhane Köprüsü360 m to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon200 mIstanbul – Trabzon200 mSamsun – Trabzon200 mTrabzon – Artvin14 kmTrabzon – Rize14 km

Frequently asked

What is Vakif Han?
Vakıf Han is located to the northwest of the Bedesten. It is a three-storey inn with a courtyard. According to the inscription on the fountain of the mosque in its southeastern part, which was built together with it, it was commissioned in Hijri 1196 Gregorian 1781 by a philanthropist named Hacı Yahya. The main entrance of the ground floor is from the east. The open courtyard is surrounded by a portico and the rooms behind it. The entrance to the first floor is on the south. On this floor, there are four shops on the facade, the fountain, and the entrance door of the mosque.
Where is Vakif Han?
Vakif Han is in Ortahisar, Trabzon.
How long does it take to visit Vakif Han?
The suggested visit time for Vakif Han is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Vakif Han?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Vakif Han; the closest are Bedesten, Çarşı Camii, Taşhan.
Is Vakif Han on the way anywhere, and which route?
Vakif Han lies 200 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.