Davutpaşa Madrasa

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Construction Year:

1485

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Koca (Dervish) Davud Pasha

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • The earthquake of 28 June 1648 caused damage in some parts of the complex, including the madrasa section.
  • There is a record of repairs in 1766–1767 following the fire of 1718 and the earthquake of 1766.
  • Today, the structure is used as a study and event space under the name “Medrese Davutpaşa.”
Prominent Features:
  • It is the madrasa structure of the Davud Pasha Complex.
  • It has an arrangement of 16 cells around a porticoed courtyard and a large domed classroom at the center.
  • Baroque-style painted decorations are seen at the entrances.
  • The madrasa structure is positioned as the second part of the complex, separated from the mosque section by a street.