Sırçalı Medrese
A Seljuk madrasa built in 1242, named the 'Glass Madrasa' for its glazed tile decoration, now a gravestone museum
'Sırçalı' means 'glassy,' named after the blue and green glazed tiles that once covered the building. The madrasa was built in 1242. Its main portal and arcades retain some surviving glazed tiles and stone carvings. Inside is now a gravestone museum displaying carved tombstones from the Seljuk to Ottoman periods, where you can see how calligraphy and patterns evolved. It is small and quiet, with tickets inexpensive or free. It is located on the south side of Alaeddin Hill and can be visited on the way.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Konya Archaeological Museum
- Alaeddin Mosque & Hill
- İnce Minareli Medrese
- Karatay Madrasa (Tile Museum)
- Shams Tabrizi Mosque & Tomb
- Aziziye Mosque
- Bedesten Bazaar
- Selimiye Mosque