Destination
Çifte Minareli Medrese
According to the inscription on its monumental portal, it was commissioned in 1271 by the Ilkhanid Vizier Şemseddin Cüveyni. The madrasa draws attention with its decorated monumental portal and its two minarets with brick-tile masonry. The structure of the madrasa has collapsed, and only its main facade on the eastern side, where the minarets are located, has remained standing. It is located directly opposite Şifaiye Medresesi.
Çifte Minareli Medrese and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çifte Minareli Medrese sits within Sivas merkez, Sivas. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Sivas, 32 of them in Sivas merkez.
The nearest stop is Şifaiye Medresesi (sivas Darüşşifası), 70 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 1.8 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çifte Minareli Medrese?
- According to the inscription on its monumental portal, it was commissioned in 1271 by the Ilkhanid Vizier Şemseddin Cüveyni. The madrasa draws attention with its decorated monumental portal and its two minarets with brick-tile masonry. The structure of the madrasa has collapsed, and only its main facade on the eastern side, where the minarets are located, has remained standing. It is located directly opposite Şifaiye Medresesi.
- Where is Çifte Minareli Medrese?
- Çifte Minareli Medrese is in Sivas merkez, Sivas.
- How long does it take to visit Çifte Minareli Medrese?
- The suggested visit time for Çifte Minareli Medrese is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Çifte Minareli Medrese?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çifte Minareli Medrese; the closest are Şifaiye Medresesi (sivas Darüşşifası), Kale Cami, Buruciye Medresesi.
- Is Çifte Minareli Medrese on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Çifte Minareli Medrese lies 1.8 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.