Mehmet Şakir Paşa Madrasa

Its story

According to its inscription, the Mehmet Şakir Paşa Madrasa was commissioned in 1899 by the Egyptian Mehmet Şakir Paşa of the Khedival family. According to tradition, the paşa saw the gap in education between the Greek Orthodox and Muslim quarters of the town, then called Sinasos, and decided to found a madrasa to close it. Over time the two-story building with an open courtyard was used as a public kitchen, a mansion, a military unit and a carpet shop; restored by the municipality, it has been a teaching building of Cappadocia University since 2005. Its magnificent portal, directly opposite the Cami-i Kebir, is considered one of the finest works of the region's stonemasons.

Built

1899

Today

Cappadocia University building

Visiting

The facade and portal can be seen from outside

Trip purpose

• Free
• Photography

Location

38.58340, 34.89830

Where to eat nearby

23 venues within about 2 km

• Beiliys Cafe

  Café

  40 m

• Anadolu Evi

  Restaurant

  70 m

• Eleni

  Restaurant

  110 m

• Gorgoli Lounge & Eatery

  Restaurant

  130 m

• Zeferan Cappadocia

  Restaurant

  60 m

• Efe Restaurant

  Restaurant

  60 m

• Karakuş Eğlence Merkezi - Karakus Entertainment Center

  Restaurant

  60 m

• Gazel Cafe and Restaurant

  Restaurant

  100 m

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