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Khans in Bursa
Koza Han

Koza Han is located to the vast area between Ulu Mosgue and Orhan Mosque.It was built in 1492 by Bayezıd II in order to realize income fort he mosque and complex which were in İstanbul.This han ,made up of brick and cut stones , has got 2 storeys.There are 50 rooms on the top floor.There are porches in front of the rooms and porches are consisted of 40 concrete domes.On the top floor, the rooms are used for silk trade.On the top floor, there is a door opening to the south and on the ground floor there are three doors opening to the Orhan Mosque , salt bazaar an covered bazaar.The grand door opening to the South was decorated with turquoise China.In the center of the interior courtyard, there is a domed masjid (small mosque)with 6 ablution fountains.Today han is also used as cafe and park.Its architect was Abdul-Ula Bin Pulad Sah,the constructor was Şuca Bin Karaca.
Koza Han which is also known as ‘’Han-ı Cedid-i Evvel, Simkeş,Beylik,Caravansarais and Cedid-i Amire ‘’ is the center of renown silk business of Bursa.
Aynalı Bazaar

It was built on the area between Emir Han and Koza Han in 1339.
Emir Han

Located to the northeast of Ulu Mosque,Emir Han was constructed after the conquest of Bursa by Orhan Gazi. It was known as Bezzaziye, Old Bezasistan , Bey Han until 1522. Since 1522 it has been called Emir Han.
İpek Han

Its located to the east of Ivaz Pahsa Bazaar and South of Pirinç Han. It was constructed by Çelebi Mehmet to realise income for Yeşil Complex.Its architect was Hacı Ivaz Pahsa.
The Geyve Han

The Geyve Han was built in the 15th century by Hacı Ivaz Pahsa and given to Çelebi Sultan Mehmet to realise income for Yeşil Mosque.Its located in the Demirkapı Bazaar.The Han is also known as Lonca Han(guild han)
Pirinç Han

This han is located on Cumhuriyet Street. It was built in 1508 by Bayezıd II in order to realize.income fort his mosque and soup kitchen which were in İstanbul. Its architects were Yakup Shah Bin Sultan Shah and Ali Bin Abdullah.
The Covered Bazaar

During the reign of Orhan Gazi, covered bazaars were constructed by covering the spaces betweens hans with frameworks.So the Covered Bazaar took its shape.Sections of Covered Bazaar weredamaged in numerous fire, most recently in the catastrophicfire in 1958. Then it was restored as having basic floor, shops on two roads and upstairs on the shops.Framework of bazaars were also recovered. It has been the center of commerce since it was built.
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