The Khan Suleyman Pasha inn, an Ottoman caravanserai from 1736, has been meticulously restored using traditional methods and materials such as tineh al-Arabi, mortar made from pozzolan, lime, coal, straw and hemp. Its centrepiece courtyard is crowned by two glass domes that replace the original stone cupolas, lost long ago to earthquakes. It opened in 2026 as the stunning Khan Wahoud, currently open as a cafe but soon to add boutique hotel rooms and become a cultural hub. There's fine Ottoman-inspired dining in the courtyard restaurant, or you can relax in the elegant tea lounge.
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