Kuršumli An
Куршумли ан
The largest Ottoman caravanserai at the northern end of the Old Bazaar, nicknamed the 'Lead Inn' for its lead roof. It now houses a stone-carving exhibition of the Archaeological Museum.
Kuršumli An was built in the 16th century. Its alternating stone-and-brick walls, arcades and fountain courtyard are well preserved. The roof was once covered in lead sheets, which gave the building its name, the 'Lead Inn', and during the Ottoman period it was also used as a prison. It now serves as a stone-carving gallery, with Roman and medieval tombstones and sarcophagi displayed in the courtyard. The quiet setting is ideal for photography. Located at the northern end of the Old Bazaar, close to the market area, it has very cheap admission.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Mustafa Pasha Mosque
- Old Bazaar
- Kapan Han
- Church of St. Saviour
- Bit Pazar
- Museum of Contemporary Art, Skopje
- Skopje Fortress (Kale)
- Daut Pasha Hamam (National Gallery)