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Sirçali Medrese
Sırçalı Medrese was commissioned in 1242 by Bedreddin Muslih for the teaching of fiqh. Built in the “Open Courtyard Madrasa” type, the structure has one domed room to the right and one to the left of the main iwan. These are the classical winter classrooms. The main iwan, the most ornate and impressive part of the structure, is today in quite sound condition. However, the hexagonal tiles below the iwan arch down to the ground and the tiles in the upper part of the iwan have largely fallen off and deteriorated.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Sırçalı Medrese was built in 1242 by Bedreddin Muslih for the teaching of the science of fiqh. Built in the “Open Courtyard Madrasa” type, the structure has one domed room on the right and one on the left of the main iwan. These are the classical winter classrooms. The main iwan, the most ornate and magnificent part of the structure, is today in quite sound condition. However, the hexagonal tiles up to the ground on the iwan arch and the tiles on the upper part of the iwan have largely fallen off and deteriorated. The iwan is separated from the courtyard by three steps. Its façade is adorned with tiles and verses in various shapes and appearances. In the architectural inscription in the middle of the hexagon within the arch, it is written that the Madrasa was made by Tuslu Mehmed Usta. The inscription borders run all around the façade of the iwan. On the south wall of the iwan there is a mihrab whose tiles have fallen off. The tiles of Sırçalı Medrese occupy an important place in terms of tile art. The upper floor of Sırçalı Medrese is still used by the Rölöve ve Anıtlar Müdürlüğü, and in a section on the lower floor, “Fıkıh Sohbetleri” are held in accordance with its endowment deed.
Source: Taken from the brochure "Medeniyetler Şehri Konya" prepared by Konya İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. Publication No: 231 Print Date: November 2015
Places to Visit in Konya Address: Alâeddin Tepesi Karşısı, Sırçalı Medrese Caddesi/Konya
According to Wikipedia
This 13th-century building in Meram, Konya is a madrasa and also serves as a museum today. Built in the Islamic architectural style, it is one of the madrasas still standing in Konya.
Source: Sırçalı Medrese, Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Summarised in our own words.
At a glance
- Type
- madrasa, museum
- Built / founded
- 13th century
- Architectural style
- Islamic architecture
Last updated: 23 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Sirçali Medrese sits within Meram, Konya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Konya, 11 of them in Meram.
The nearest stop is Sahip Ata Vakif Müzesi, 220 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Antalya – Konya route passes 2.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Sirçali Medrese?
- Sırçalı Medrese was commissioned in 1242 by Bedreddin Muslih for the teaching of fiqh. Built in the “Open Courtyard Madrasa” type, the structure has one domed room to the right and one to the left of the main iwan. These are the classical winter classrooms. The main iwan, the most ornate and impressive part of the structure, is today in quite sound condition. However, the hexagonal tiles below the iwan arch down to the ground and the tiles in the upper part of the iwan have largely fallen off and deteriorated.
- Where is Sirçali Medrese?
- Sirçali Medrese is in Meram, Konya.
- How long does it take to visit Sirçali Medrese?
- The suggested visit time for Sirçali Medrese is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Sirçali Medrese?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Sirçali Medrese; the closest are Sahip Ata Vakif Müzesi, Konya Arkeoloji Müzesi, Arkeoloji Müzesi.
- Is Sirçali Medrese on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Sirçali Medrese lies 2.9 km from the Antalya – Konya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.