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Gök Medrese
Gök Medrese is one of the most important structures where Turkish architecture and the art of ornamentation can be seen together. It is understood from the inscriptions in various parts of the building that it was commissioned by Vizier Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali in 1271, during the reign of III. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, son of IV. Kılıçaraslan. The marble stone portal of Gök Medrese has an appearance rich enough to sustain an interplay of light and shadow. The structure has the characteristics of an open courtyard, four iwans, and a two-storey plan.
Gök 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
Gök 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 Akaylar Konağı, 30 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 1.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Gök Medrese?
- Gök Medrese is one of the most important structures where Turkish architecture and the art of ornamentation can be seen together. It is understood from the inscriptions in various parts of the building that it was commissioned by Vizier Sahip Ata Fahreddin Ali in 1271, during the reign of III. Gıyaseddin Keyhüsrev, son of IV. Kılıçaraslan. The marble stone portal of Gök Medrese has an appearance rich enough to sustain an interplay of light and shadow. The structure has the characteristics of an open courtyard, four iwans, and a two-storey plan.
- Where is Gök Medrese?
- Gök Medrese is in Sivas merkez, Sivas.
- How long does it take to visit Gök Medrese?
- The suggested visit time for Gök Medrese is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Gök Medrese?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Gök Medrese; the closest are Akaylar Konağı, Sivas Kalesi, Eski Paşa Hamamı.
- Is Gök Medrese on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Gök Medrese lies 1.3 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.