History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Zazadın Inn (Sadeddin Inn) was built in 1236 by Anatolian Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I and II. It was built on the Historical Silk Road route by the Seljuk chief architect and vizier Sadeddin Dog during the reign of Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev. The building, which has the most monumental and tallest crown gate of Seljuk stone architecture, is a magnificent example of the mixed caravanserai type, with both a summer open courtyard and a winter closed hall. In its construction, spoliated Roman and Byzantine marble reliefs were blended with Seljuk stonemasonry. According to legend, Silk Road caravans stayed in this inn free of charge for three days, their horses were shod and the patients in the caravan were examined by a doctor. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
The inn rises like a castle in the flat and wide-open terrain of the steppe, at an altitude of approximately 995 meters above sea level, in the east of the Konya Plain. It is surrounded on all sides by thick cut stone walls supported by defensive towers and buttresses. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:The visit is completely free (except for special events and exhibitions).•Visiting Hours and Days (Mandatory): It is open to visitors 7 days a week between 09:00 - 19:00.•Rules, Security and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The large courtyard and closed vaulted halls have flat floors and can be visited by wheelchairs and strollers. Historical stone reliefs should not be damaged.•Facilities and Facilities:There is an authentic Seljuk coffeehouse, souvenir workshops, exhibition hall, rest areas and WC in the inn. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Tömek Mahallesi, Zazadın Hanı Caddesi, No:42, 42280 Selçuklu/Konya.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: You can take the Tömek turnoff at the 22nd kilometer of the Konya-Aksaray highway and reach it via a 2 km asphalt road; It can be easily reached by any kind of passenger vehicle.•Real Public Transportation Information (Mandatory): You can reach the front of the inn with Tömek village minibuses departing from Konya Bus Terminal, or you can choose a rental car/taxi from Konya center.•Parking Availability:Free outdoor parking is available in the large square in front of the Caravanserai. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:The inn's monumental crown gate, decorated with geometric Seljuk motifs, and the vaulted column rows of the indoor winter hall are like a unique film set for in-depth perspective photographs.•Light and Shooting Hours:Between 15:30 - 18:00 in the afternoon, the sun's rays hit the carved stones of the crown gate from an oblique angle, revealing the shadows and details of the stone reliefs magnificently.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You can drink roasted Turkish coffee and caravanserai sherbet at the inn's authentic cafe; You should try the oven kebab and okra soup on your way back to Konya.