Destination
Hasan Bey Medresesi
The asymmetrically planned madrasa has three rooms on the west and five on the east. These rooms are covered with barrel vaults and are externally covered with a flat earthen roof. The rooms, entered from the courtyard through individual doors, have slit windows opening outward. Smooth cut stone is seen on the facades, while rubble stone material is seen in the interior parts. There are no decorative elements. According to the construction inscription, it was commissioned by Mahmudi Hasan Bey in 1563.
Hasan Bey Medresesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- Local culture
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Hasan Bey Medresesi sits within Gürpınar, Van. The toroti catalogue holds 56 described stops across Van, 9 of them in Gürpınar.
The nearest stop is Süleyman Bey Kümbeti, 100 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Hasan Bey Medresesi?
- The asymmetrically planned madrasa has three rooms on the west and five on the east. These rooms are covered with barrel vaults and are externally covered with a flat earthen roof. The rooms, entered from the courtyard through individual doors, have slit windows opening outward. Smooth cut stone is seen on the facades, while rubble stone material is seen in the interior parts. There are no decorative elements. According to the construction inscription, it was commissioned by Mahmudi Hasan Bey in 1563.
- Where is Hasan Bey Medresesi?
- Hasan Bey Medresesi is in Gürpınar, Van.
- How long does it take to visit Hasan Bey Medresesi?
- The suggested visit time for Hasan Bey Medresesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Hasan Bey Medresesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Hasan Bey Medresesi; the closest are Süleyman Bey Kümbeti, Hoşap Hasan Bey Türbesi, Evliya Bey Medresesi.