Caferağa Medresseh
| Caferağa Medresseh | |
|---|---|
 Panoramic view of the courtyard of the Caferağa Medresseh | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Geographic coordinates | 41°00′35″N 28°58′44″E / 41.00964°N 28.97883°ECoordinates: 41°00′35″N 28°58′44″E / 41.00964°N 28.97883°E |
| Affiliation | Islamic |
| Status | Tourist center |
| Architectural description | |
| Architect(s) | Mimar Sinan |
| Architectural type | Madrasah |
| Architectural style | Islamic |
| Completed | 1559 |
The Caferağa Medresseh (Turkish: Caferağa Medresesi) is a former medrese, located in Istanbul, Turkey, next to the Hagia Sophia. It was built in 1559 by Mimar Sinan on the orders of Cafer Ağa,[1] during the reign of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566). The medrese was transformed by the Turkish Cultural Service Foundation in 1989 into a tourist centre with 15 classrooms/exhibition rooms, a big salon and a garden where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and so forth are taught, made and sold.
The medrese is located close to the Hagia Sophia, stairs lead down to it from the small street. The structure is entered through the main gate which leads into the inner courtyard, around which the former learning rooms are located. There is a restaurant inside that offers a variety of Turkish dishes.
References
- ↑ "Türk Kültürüne Hizmet Vakfı". TKHV.org. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
External links
- Governorship of Istanbul. "General information on Caferağa Medresseh" (in Turkish). Archived from the original on 2009-07-04. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
