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Kirmizi Medrese
Kırmızı Medrese was commissioned by II. Han Şeref Bey in the 14th century during the period of the Cizre Principality. It was named Kırmızı Medrese because it was built of red bricks. It served as an institution of higher education where the region’s scholars of the period were trained. Mahmut Peynirci Medrese was built in the Dağ Kapı Neighborhood, on the remains of the city walls to the west of the city. The madrasa was built within an area that also contains many other important structures dating to different periods.
Kirmizi Medrese and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kirmizi Medrese sits within Cizre, Şırnak. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Şırnak, 21 of them in Cizre.
The nearest stop is Ebu'l-İz El Cezeri Türbesi, 20 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kirmizi Medrese?
- Kırmızı Medrese was commissioned by II. Han Şeref Bey in the 14th century during the period of the Cizre Principality. It was named Kırmızı Medrese because it was built of red bricks. It served as an institution of higher education where the region’s scholars of the period were trained. Mahmut Peynirci Medrese was built in the Dağ Kapı Neighborhood, on the remains of the city walls to the west of the city. The madrasa was built within an area that also contains many other important structures dating to different periods.
- Where is Kirmizi Medrese?
- Kirmizi Medrese is in Cizre, Şırnak.
- How long does it take to visit Kirmizi Medrese?
- The suggested visit time for Kirmizi Medrese is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kirmizi Medrese?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kirmizi Medrese; the closest are Ebu'l-İz El Cezeri Türbesi, Yafes Köprüsü, Deşti Akabin Köprüsü.