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Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi
Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi was commissioned by Çelebi Mehmet in 1414 for Ebubekir Mehmet Bin Hamza. It follows the plan of Seljuk madrasas. The square-planned, four-iwan, open-courtyard madrasa is entered through the monumental gate on its east side. The entrance, above which is an inscription consisting of a single line and three sections, is decorated using colored cut stone and marble. The iwan-shaped monumental portal, adorned with rows of red and white cut stone, is one of the most striking parts of the structure.
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- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi sits within Merzifon, Amasya. The toroti catalogue holds 66 described stops across Amasya, 5 of them in Merzifon.
The nearest stop is Merzifon Bedesteni, 30 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Samsun route passes 1.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi?
- Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi was commissioned by Çelebi Mehmet in 1414 for Ebubekir Mehmet Bin Hamza. It follows the plan of Seljuk madrasas. The square-planned, four-iwan, open-courtyard madrasa is entered through the monumental gate on its east side. The entrance, above which is an inscription consisting of a single line and three sections, is decorated using colored cut stone and marble. The iwan-shaped monumental portal, adorned with rows of red and white cut stone, is one of the most striking parts of the structure.
- Where is Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi?
- Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi is in Merzifon, Amasya.
- How long does it take to visit Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi?
- The suggested visit time for Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi; the closest are Merzifon Bedesteni, Merzifonlu Kara Mustafa Paşa Camii, Kara Mustafa Paşa Hamamı.
- Is Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Çelebi Mehmet Medresesi lies 1.6 km from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.