Zinciriye Madrasa
Zinciriye (Sultan İsa) Medresesi
A madrasa built in 1385 under the Artuqid dynasty, with fine carved doorways and twin domes. The rooftop terrace overlooks the old town and the plain.
Zinciriye Madrasa, also known as the Sultan Isa Madrasa, was built in 1385 by Sultan Isa of the Artuqid dynasty, at the foot of the castle above the old town. Its tall, carved stone portal is a masterpiece of Seljuk-Artuqid style. Inside are two fluted domes, a courtyard pool and the sultan's tomb. Climbing to the roof terrace reveals the layered rooftops of the old town, the minaret of the Great Mosque and the plain beyond, making it one of Mardin's best viewpoints. Entry is free, though you need to climb some steps.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mardin Old Bazaar
- Great Mosque of Mardin
- Mardin Castle
- Şehidiye Mosque
- Mardin Old Town
- Mardin Museum
- Latifiye Mosque
- Sakıp Sabancı Mardin City Museum