Destination
Süleymanpaşa Medresesi
Süleyman Paşa Medrese, built in 1332 by Süleyman Şah, the son of Orhan Gazi, was restored and rearranged in order to preserve the traditional art of tile-making and pass it on to future generations. In the medrese, which serves as the “Çiniciler Çarşısı,” there are nine art workshops producing ceramics, and in these workshops traditional İznik tiles are produced, the art of tile-making is taught, and they are sold.
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Built in 1332 by Süleyman Şah, the son of Orhan Gazi, Süleyman Paşa Medresesi was restored and rearranged in order to preserve the traditional art of tile-making and pass it on to future generations. The medrese, which serves as the “Çiniciler Çarşısı,” contains nine art workshops producing ceramics; in these workshops, traditional İznik tiles are produced, the art of tile-making is taught, and the products are sold. (Source: From the archive of Bursa Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism)
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Süleymanpaşa Medresesi sits within İznik, Bursa. The toroti catalogue holds 205 described stops across Bursa, 26 of them in İznik.
The nearest stop is Böcek Ayazma Kilisesi, 1.1 km to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Süleymanpaşa Medresesi?
- Süleyman Paşa Medrese, built in 1332 by Süleyman Şah, the son of Orhan Gazi, was restored and rearranged in order to preserve the traditional art of tile-making and pass it on to future generations. In the medrese, which serves as the “Çiniciler Çarşısı,” there are nine art workshops producing ceramics, and in these workshops traditional İznik tiles are produced, the art of tile-making is taught, and they are sold.
- Where is Süleymanpaşa Medresesi?
- Süleymanpaşa Medresesi is in İznik, Bursa.
- How long does it take to visit Süleymanpaşa Medresesi?
- The suggested visit time for Süleymanpaşa Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Süleymanpaşa Medresesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Süleymanpaşa Medresesi; the closest are Böcek Ayazma Kilisesi, Kirgizlar Türbesi, İznik Roma Tiyatrosu.