Lalaşahinpaşa Madrasa
- Location
- Osmangazi, Bursa
- Type
- Madrasa
ITS STORY
The building, the oldest surviving madrasa in Bursa, was built between 1340 and 1350 by Lala Şahin Paşa. Resembling Seljuk madrasas, it includes seven rooms, a classroom, an inner courtyard, and a pool. Following its last renovation, the structure is currently used as a Children's Library.
History
It is the oldest surviving madrasa building in Bursa. The structure was built by Lala Şahin Paşa, who served as the Rumelia Governor. It is understood that the building, whose inscription has not survived to the present day, was built between AH 740–750 / AD 1340–1350, based on foundation records.
Architecture
Bir bahçe içerisinde konumlanan medrese, plan şeması bakımından Selçuklu medreselerini andırmaktadır. Kubbeli medrese tipolojisine dahil olmakla birlikte, asimetrik bir düzenlemeyle inşa edilmiştir.
Source: Bursa Vakıf Eserleri — Cilt 2, p. 86
Location and map
The location of this site has not been determined yet.
The madrasa is located in Osmangazi District, Hisariçi Ortapazar Street, No. 5.
Details
- Type
- Madrasa
- District
- Osmangazi
- Inventory section
- Educational Institutions