Küçük Ayasofya Madrasa

Küçük Ayasofya Madrasa

Year Built
16th century
Commissioned By
Chief White Eunuch Hüseyin Agha
Architect
Unknown
Location
Fatih
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Changes After Construction

  1. The lodge-madrasa component was formed in the early 16th century as part of the complex.

  2. The structure, which fell into a ruined condition over time, was used for a period for sheltering purposes.

  3. It underwent a restoration in the mid-20th century.

  4. In the late 20th century, repairs were carried out again, and the structure was used with the function of a waqf center.

  5. Today, the structure is used with a workshop/exhibition function associated with traditional handicrafts.

Featured Highlights

  • It is also known as the Chief White Eunuch Hüseyin Agha Madrasa.

  • The complex forms an integrated whole consisting of a mosque, tomb, lodge-madrasa, primary school, and bath.

  • The madrasa is evaluated within a layout associated with the fountain courtyard of the mosque; it is stated that the lodge was integrated with units converted into a madrasa.

  • It is recorded that the madrasa was known as having an arrangement of 24 cells.

  • The emphasis on a large garden and a fountain at the center makes the courtyard-garden character of the structure distinctive.

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