Kazasker Mustafa Efendi Madrasa

Audio Narration:

Yapım Yılı:

17th century

Location:

Fatih, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Military Judge Mustafa Efendi

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • A library was formed in the madrasa; the waqf seal dated 1682–1683 shows the condition that the books be studied “in its own madrasa.”
  • In the 20th century, various contemporary structures were built on the madrasa plot in different periods; the plot was cleared through expropriation procedures by the General Directorate of Foundations.
  • With the protocol dated 22.03.2016, the revival process was initiated.
  • With the council decision dated 01.03.2019, the revival project was approved.
  • On the council agenda dated 08.06.2022, the static project and façade alternative of the “Education and Culture Center” were included as matters for evaluation.
Prominent Features:
  • The tomb of the founder is located within the madrasa.
  • It is traceable through waqf seals and waqf records that there was a library allocated to the madrasa.
  • The revival process is an official process carried out through the decisions of the Foundations Administration and the Conservation Council.