Çifte Minareli Madrasa

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Çifte Minareli Madrasa, Seljuk theological school in Sivas, Turkey

The theological school features a grand entrance portal adorned with stone carvings and twin minarets rising symmetrically on the eastern facade.

Built in 1271 under the direction of Shams al-Din Muhammad Juvayni, the structure represents the architectural achievements of the Seljuk period.

The entrance portal displays intricate stone inscriptions featuring verses from the Quran, specifically from Surah Al-Baqarah and Surah Al-Imran.

The building contains 42 enclosed spaces with barrel vaults, arranged around a rectangular courtyard surrounded by two-story arcades supported by columns.

The twin minarets display blue tiles inscribed with the names of Allah, Muhammad, and the four caliphs at their base sections.

Location: Örtülüpınar Mahallesi

Accessibility: Accessible en fauteuil roulant

GPS coordinates: 39.74835,37.01407

Latest update: March 9, 2025 07:43

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