Süleyman Pervane Madrasa
Pervane Medresesi
A Seljuk madrasa completed in 1262, with an arcaded courtyard that now houses craft shops and tea gardens selling local Sinop products.
The Pervane Madrasa was built in 1262 by Süleyman Pervane, a Seljuk vizier, to commemorate the capture of Sinop. It is also known as the Alaiye Madrasa, and its entrance gate is adorned with fine stone carvings. The arcaded cells of the madrasa are now craft shops selling traditional Sinop handmade embroidered fabrics, model ships and wood carvings. The central courtyard has a tea garden where you can rest. Entry is free, though shopping and tea are charged separately. It is next to the Alaaddin Mosque and a short walk from the Archaeological Museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Alaaddin Mosque
- Sinop Castle
- Sinop Archaeological Museum
- Sinop Ethnography Museum
- Sinop Harbour Promenade
- Sinop Historical Fortress Prison
- Balatlar Church
- Paşa Tabyası