Architecture / Bazaar and arasta
Beyşehir Bedesten
Beyşehir, Konya
A domed historic market building with shops opposite the Eşrefoğlu Mosque, commissioned at the end of the 13th century by Eşrefoğlu Süleyman Bey.
Its story
The bedesten is part of the group of buildings commissioned together with a mosque, tomb and hamam in the period when Eşrefoğlu Seyfeddin Süleyman Bey developed Beyşehir as a capital. With its domed covered section and 31 shops, it is one of the early examples of bedestens in Anatolia. The storks' nests on its roof are one of the town's charming sights in spring. Restoration work is reported to have been carried out on the bedesten and its surroundings; the current use of the shops may vary.
Key facts
- Built
- Late 13th century
- Patron
- Eşrefoğlu Seyfeddin Süleyman Bey
- Status
- Restoration/use status should be confirmed
- Visit duration
- 15–20 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
37.68399, 31.71837
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/esrefogullari | https://www.haberler.com/esrefoglu-bedesteni-ve-cevresinde-restorasyon-10726863-haberi/ | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q126179478