Çifte Minareli Medrese
The city symbol of Erzurum: a 13th-century Seljuk madrasa with two brick minarets and finely carved stone portals.
Built in the second half of the 13th century, this is one of the largest Seljuk madrasas in Anatolia. Two brick minarets decorated with blue glazed tiles stand on either side of the main entrance. The portal is carved with the Tree of Life, double-headed eagles and dragon motifs. The inner courtyard is surrounded by two-story arcades, and at the far end stands the domed mausoleum of Hatuniye. After years of restoration it has reopened, and admission is free. It is next to three tombs and the Great Mosque, so it is easy to explore them all on foot.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–19:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Grand Mosque of Erzurum
- Üç Kümbetler
- Erzurum Castle
- Erzurum Museum
- Erzurum Evleri
- Caferiye Mosque
- Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque
- Rüstem Pasha Caravanserai (Taşhan)