History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
The historical Customs Inn was built by Şanlıurfa Beylerbeyi Behram Pasha in 1563, during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, for the purpose of accommodating the Silk Road merchants and collecting customs goods. The historical water arc fed by the sacred spring waters of Balıklıgöl passes through the middle of the two-storey, large rectangular courtyard, cut stone architecture inn. Gümrük Inn, which has been the most active trade and cultural center of Urfa for centuries, is also known as the 'Lovers and Conversation Coffeehouse' among the public; It is the most important hearth where the tradition of sira nights and the ancient tradesmen's morality are kept alive today. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located in the center of Eyyübiye historical bazaars, between Haşimiye Square and Grand Bazaar, at an altitude of approximately 520 meters. Thanks to the centuries-old grand plane trees in its courtyard and the sparkling water fountain, it is a natural cooling oasis in the scorching Urfa summer. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Entrance to the inn courtyard is completely free; Expenditures in tea gardens and shops are individual.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 7 days a week between 07:00 - 23:00.•Rules, Safety and Stroller/Disabled Access: The courtyard has a smooth stone pavement and is stroller/wheelchair accessible. The second floor wooden porticoes are accessed via historical stone stairs.•Facilities and Facilities:There is a historical fountain, an authentic open-air coffee house, rosary shops, local fabric shops, a prayer room and WC. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Pınarbaşı District, Haşimiye Square Bazaar Inside, Eyyübiye / Şanlıurfa.•Road Condition and Vehicle Suitability: The historical bazaar is in a pedestrian zone closed to traffic. You can come to Hashimiye Square by car or taxi and walk for 2 minutes.•Real Public Transportation Information: You can get off at the entrance of the bazaar by public transportation from anywhere in Şanlıurfa towards Haşimiye or Balıklıgöl.•Parking Availability:Municipal open and multi-storey car parks near Hashimiye Square can be used. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Best Photography Spots and Frames:Top-angle shots from the second floor porticoes, framing the grand plane tree in the courtyard, the water arch, and the chatting circles of the elderly wearing traditional pouches, offer authentic documentary shots.•Light and Shooting Times:The first lights hitting the courtyard in the early morning and the tea vapors filtering through the plane trees in the evening are fascinating for photographers.•Local Gastronomy Recommendations:You should sip sparkling terebinth coffee or traditional bitter murra cooked on embers in the courtyard of the inn; You should eat Urfa liver on bread with fingernails and kunefe with hot pistachios in Haşimiye Square, after leaving the inn.