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Kırkkaşık Bedesteni

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Kırkkaşık Bedesteni was built as a vakıf, in order to support Tarsus Grand Mosque in 1579. This 600 square meters bedesten with its gorgeous five domes was repaired in 1960-1961.

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Updated on 26 June 2024

Şehitkerim, 3419. Sokak 1, 33440Tarsus, Mersin,

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