Davutpaşa Madrasa

Davutpaşa Madrasa

Year Built
1485
Commissioned By
Koca (Dervish) Davud Pasha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. The earthquake of 28 June 1648 caused damage in some parts of the complex, including the madrasa section.

  2. There is a record of repairs in 1766–1767 following the fire of 1718 and the earthquake of 1766.

  3. Today, the structure is used as a study and event space under the name “Medrese Davutpaşa.”

Featured Highlights

  • 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.

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