Destination
Kasimiye Medresesi
The construction of the madrasa, which has survived to the present day with its excellent structure, was begun during the Artuklu Period and completed in the years 1457-1502 during the reign of the Akkoyunlu ruler Cihangiroğlu Kasım Padişah. Smooth cut stone was used in the construction of the two-storey, domed madrasa with a single open courtyard. The structure, which attracts attention in terms of its plan features, stone workmanship and decorative motifs, is located within the külliye together with the mosque and tomb.
Kasimiye Medresesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kasimiye Medresesi sits within Artuklu, Mardin. The toroti catalogue holds 40 described stops across Mardin, 24 of them in Artuklu.
The nearest stop is Mor Efrem Kilisesi, 1 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Sanliurfa – Mardin route passes 870 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kasimiye Medresesi?
- The construction of the madrasa, which has survived to the present day with its excellent structure, was begun during the Artuklu Period and completed in the years 1457-1502 during the reign of the Akkoyunlu ruler Cihangiroğlu Kasım Padişah. Smooth cut stone was used in the construction of the two-storey, domed madrasa with a single open courtyard. The structure, which attracts attention in terms of its plan features, stone workmanship and decorative motifs, is located within the külliye together with the mosque and tomb.
- Where is Kasimiye Medresesi?
- Kasimiye Medresesi is in Artuklu, Mardin.
- How long does it take to visit Kasimiye Medresesi?
- The suggested visit time for Kasimiye Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kasimiye Medresesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kasimiye Medresesi; the closest are Mor Efrem Kilisesi, Emineddin Külliyesi, Abdüllatif Camii / Latifiye Camii.
- Is Kasimiye Medresesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kasimiye Medresesi lies 870 m from the Sanliurfa – Mardin route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.