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Sultanahmet · Istanbul

Caferağa Medrese

Caferağa Medresesi

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A 1559 Mimar Sinan madrasa right next to Hagia Sophia, built for Cafer Ağa under Suleiman the Magnificent. Since 1989 it has been a centre for Turkish classical arts where calligraphy, ceramics and jewellery are taught, made and sold around a garden courtyard.

Address
Sultanahmet
Hours
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Best time to go
Any time · About 30 min
Price
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Good to know

  • Students' ceramics and mosaic work is shown in an annual exhibition at the end of each year.
  • It is a quiet courtyard break a few steps from Hagia Sophia.

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