Şifaiye Medrese

Historical Places Sivas

Şifaiye Medresesi is a medrese built in 1217 in Sivas, Turkey. It bears typical Seljuk features and was built by the Rûm Seljuk Sultan Kaykaus I, who was known for his fondness for the city of Sivas w...

Şifaiye Medrese - Sivas
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About Şifaiye Medrese

Şifaiye Medresesi is a medrese built in 1217 in Sivas, Turkey. It bears typical Seljuk features and was built by the Rûm Seljuk Sultan Kaykaus I, who was known for his fondness for the city of Sivas where he spent the large part of his period of reign.

The complex consists of a Darüşşifa (Dâr al-Shifâ, literally "house of health", a hospital) and the medrese where medicinal studies were also taught. The complex is also alternatively called under the sultan Izeddin Keykavus I's name whose tomb is located within the compound.

This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Şifaiye Medrese

Location and Access

Şifaiye Medrese is located in Sivas. Coordinates are 39.74842, 37.01487. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Sivas.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Şifaiye Medrese is located in Sivas. Coordinates: 39.74842, 37.01487.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Sivas and visit Şifaiye Medrese with a professional tour guide.

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