View from rooftop after restoration. The domes were completely reconstructed with concrete and supported by concrete beams.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rooftop before restoration. Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
Mustafa Pehlivanoglu
Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai, Edirne, Turkey.
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Rüstem Pasa Caravanserai
Award Cycle: 1978-1980 Cycle
Status: Award Recipient
Country of origin: Türkiye
Location: Edirne, Türkiye
Client: Department of Pious Foundations / Fikret Cuhadaroglu, Director, and Mehmet Özturk, Regional Director
Architect: Ertan Cakirlar
Completed: 1972
The caravanserai (once a warehouse and overnight stop for camel caravans) is located in the historical centre of the city. Built in the 16th century by the great architect Sinan, it was restored and converted into a 150-room hotel in 1972. Although the restoration itself represents a high standard of conception and performance, the hotel conversion proved impractical. The jury commended the restoration of an important monument in spite of the failure of its re-use.