Destination

Nakibzade Medresesi

Nakibzade Medresesi was built to replace the Eyyubi Medresesi, which no longer stands today, to the east of Ulu Cami. According to the inscription on the building, it was commissioned by Nakibzade Hacı İbrahim Efendi in 1781. The medrese underwent restoration in 1876. After the Republic, it was used as Atatürk Primary School, then as the Vakıflar Branch Directorate. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2010-2011.

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Nakibzade Medresesi

Highlights

  • Local culture

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Nakibzade Medresesi was built to replace the Eyyubi Medresesi, which no longer stands today, to the east of Ulu Cami. According to the inscription on the building, it was commissioned by Nakibzade Hacı İbrahim Efendi in 1781. The medrese underwent restoration in 1876. After the Republic, it was used first as Atatürk Primary School, then as the Vakıflar Branch Directorate. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2010-2011.

Source: "Şanlıurfa, Land of Culture and Beliefs" Publications of the Şanlıurfa Governorship Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism City Library Series:26

Places to Visit in Şanlıurfa Address: Camikebir Mahallesi, 63200 Şanlıurfa Merkez/Şanlıurfa

Last updated: 22 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Nakibzade Medresesi sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.

The nearest stop is Ulu Camii, 30 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 11 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Nakibzade Medresesi?
Nakibzade Medresesi was built to replace the Eyyubi Medresesi, which no longer stands today, to the east of Ulu Cami. According to the inscription on the building, it was commissioned by Nakibzade Hacı İbrahim Efendi in 1781. The medrese underwent restoration in 1876. After the Republic, it was used as Atatürk Primary School, then as the Vakıflar Branch Directorate. It was restored by the General Directorate of Foundations in 2010-2011.
Where is Nakibzade Medresesi?
Nakibzade Medresesi is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
How long does it take to visit Nakibzade Medresesi?
The suggested visit time for Nakibzade Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Nakibzade Medresesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Nakibzade Medresesi; the closest are Ulu Camii, Kibris Mescidi, Hüseyin Paşa Camii.
Is Nakibzade Medresesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Nakibzade Medresesi lies 11 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.