Journey to the Past
History of Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi Fountain
Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi was a philanthropist who lived in the 1800s. Although the Kavizades were among the leading families of Sinop at that time, it is not known whether Hüseyin Efendi belonged to this family. What we know about him is limited to the inscriptions on the fountain. It is written on the fountain that it was built by Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi in 1257 AH, 1841 AD. This charity fountain, which was presented about 300 years after the construction of the Aga Cafer Pasha Mosque in 1580, was used for ablution for many years. The 200-year-old fountain has a marble inscription under one of its three arches. Under the other two arches are fountains. Stone carved symbols can be seen on the middle arch.
Location
Where is Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi Fountain?
The historical fountain is located in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. It is located in the southeast direction of the Aga Cafer Pasha Mosque, very close to Kyrenia Harbor. The mosque is located south of Kyrenia Harbor. If you are looking for places to visit in Kyrenia after seeing this fountain, which is one of the impressive Ottoman artifacts, you can walk to the nearby Aga Cafer Pasha Mosque, Kyrenia Harbor and Sunken Ship Museum.
Transportation
How to get to Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi Fountain?
To visit the centuries-old fountain, you must first go to the Kyrenia harbor area. You can easily reach this location, which is the entertainment address of Kyrenia, by public transportation (bus, dolmus) or taxi. There are many restaurants and famous hotels around Kyrenia Harbor. You can eat here or try your luck in the game halls of the hotels. There are several options to reach Kyrenia. If you are coming from Nicosia, Kyrenia can be reached by a 45-minute drive on the highway. You can also enter Cyprus from Kyrenia Port or Nicosia Airport.
Visit Information
Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi Fountain Visiting Hours and Entrance Fee
There are no visiting hours for the fountain. There is no entrance fee. Located on the street near the Aga Cafer Pasha Mosque, the fountain is open to the public and tourists at all hours. However, daylight hours are the best time to photograph the fountain.
Hasan Kavizade Hüseyin Efendi Fountain Photographs
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Places to visit in Kyrenia
Home to the island’s most luxurious restaurants, bars and casinos, Kyrenia is full of historical and touristic attractions. Many civilizations, including the Byzantines, Lusignans, Venetians and the Ottoman Empire, have left artifacts here.
