Architecture / Madrasa and külliye (complex)
Çifte Minareli Madrasa (Double Minaret Madrasa)
Yakutiye, Erzurum
A Seljuk-period madrasa, symbol of Erzurum with its tile-decorated twin minarets, regarded as the largest example in Anatolia of open-courtyard madrasas.
Its story
The building, also known as the Hatuniye Madrasa, dates to the second half of the 13th century; it is traditionally attributed to Hüdâvent Hatun, daughter of Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I. With its two-story, four-iwan arcaded courtyard, it is regarded as the largest example in Anatolia of open-courtyard madrasas. The brick minarets rising on either side of the portal are decorated with turquoise tile inlay; the tree of life, double-headed eagle and dragon reliefs on the facade are the most photographed details. The kümbet at the southern end of the courtyard is the largest of the city's kümbets. It is right next to the Ulu Mosque and a few minutes' walk from the Üç Kümbetler and Erzurum Castle; together these buildings form the city's historic core, explored on foot.
Key facts
- Period
- 13th century (Anatolian Seljuk)
- Admission
- Open to visitors (check current hours)
- Getting there
- East end of Cumhuriyet Caddesi, adjoining the Ulu Mosque
- Visit duration
- 45 minutes
Trip purpose
- Accessible
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
39.90566, 41.27838
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Çifte_Minareli_Medrese_(Erzurum) | https://islamansiklopedisi.org.tr/erzurum | https://goturkiye.com/erzurum | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/11788485