Caferağa Madrasa
It is an old madrasa located next to Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built by Mimar Sinan in 1559 during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566).
The madrasah was transformed into a tourism center by the Turkish Culture Service Foundation in 1989 with 15 classrooms/exhibition halls, a large hall and a garden where traditional Turkish handicrafts such as calligraphy, ceramics, jewelry and similar traditional Turkish handicrafts are taught, made and made. Sold. It is now recognized as an important center of Turkish arts run by the Turkish Culture Service Foundation. At the end of each year, an annual exhibition is held where students in various classes (ceramic, mosaic, etc.) are given the chance to exhibit the works chosen by their teachers for this exhibition.
The madrasa is located close to Hagia Sophia - stairs go down the small street - and to Topkapi Palace. The building is entered through the main gate that opens to the inner courtyard, around which the old classrooms are located. There is a restaurant inside that serves a variety of Turkish dishes.
The madrasa is located in the historical center of Sultanhamet district of Istanbul and is within the UNESCO World Heritage Site protection area covering the entire district.
