Ebussuud Efendi Ottoman Primary School

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Construction Year:

1562 (Estimated)

Location:

Eyüpsultan, İstanbul

Ordered By:

Sheikh al-Islam Ebussuud Efendi

Architect:

Unknown

Changes After Construction:
  • The year 1957 is the date of the structure’s restoration in accordance with its original form.
  • The structure became visible from the square after the removal of the adjacent Eski Kavaşar Street.
Prominent Features:
  • The structure is also known as the Ebussuud Sıbyan Mektebi (Primary School).
  • The structure dates to the 16th century.
  • It is built of regular cut stone with brick bands; it has a timber roof and wide eaves.
  • The structure has no inscription.
  • The grave of Ebussuud Efendi is located in the cemetery of the primary school.