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Evliya Bey Medresesi
The madrasa rooms lined up on the east and west of the courtyard consist of the octagonal masjid to the south and the two rooms to its east. The three rooms on the west have a rectangular plan and are covered with barrel vaults. The upper coverings of the three rooms on the east have collapsed. Rubble stone material was used throughout, and no decoration was included.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The madrasa rooms lined up on the east and west of the courtyard consist of the octagonal masjid in the south and the two rooms to its east. The three rooms on the west have a rectangular plan and are covered with barrel vaults. The upper coverings of the three rooms on the east have collapsed. Rubble stone material was used throughout, and no decoration was included. Address: It is located in Gevirhan Cemetery, southeast of Hoşap. It was commissioned by Mahmudi Evliya Bey in the 3rd quarter of the XVII century.
At a glance
- Type
- bridge
- Architectural style
- Ottoman architecture
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Evliya Bey Medresesi sits within Gürpınar, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 9 of them in Gürpınar.
The nearest stop is Hoşap Hasan Bey Türbesi, 30 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Evliya Bey Medresesi?
- The madrasa rooms lined up on the east and west of the courtyard consist of the octagonal masjid to the south and the two rooms to its east. The three rooms on the west have a rectangular plan and are covered with barrel vaults. The upper coverings of the three rooms on the east have collapsed. Rubble stone material was used throughout, and no decoration was included.
- Where is Evliya Bey Medresesi?
- Evliya Bey Medresesi is in Gürpınar, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Evliya Bey Medresesi?
- The suggested visit time for Evliya Bey Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Evliya Bey Medresesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Evliya Bey Medresesi; the closest are Hoşap Hasan Bey Türbesi, Hoşap Kalesi, Evliya Bey Köprüsü.