Cifte Minareli Madrasah The Çifte Minareli Medrese, also known as the Double Minaret Madrasah, is located in the center of Sivas and was built in 1271 by the Ilkhanid Vizier Şemseddin Cüveynî. Together with the Gök Medrese and the Bürüciye Medrese, which were also completed in the same year, these monumental structures significantly transformed the urban silhouette of the city with their grand architectural presence. Although today only the eastern wall of the Çifte Minareli Medrese stands, archaeological findings indicate that it was once a grand structure featuring an open-air courtyard and four iwans. The elaborately carved main entrance is flanked by two minarets with a single balcony each, though their upper spires are now missing. Imposing and richly decorated walls still rise on either side of the entrance at ground level. This medrese is regarded as one of Anatolia's most remarkable examples of stone, brick, and tile craftsmanship. The intricate stone facade reflects refined proportions and avoids repetitive motifs, demonstrating a sophisticated grasp of architectural design that emphasizes movement, depth, and chiaroscuro effects. The twin minarets also feature vibrant glazed brickwork and tile ornamentation arranged in artistically mature patterns, enhancing the visual richness of the structure. Along with nine other madrasahs built during the same era across Turkey, the Çifte Minareli Medrese was included in the UNESCO Tentative List in 2014 under the collective designation "Madrasahs of the Anatolian Seljuks." If you have any questions or would like more information about the Çifte Minareli Medrese, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or simply send us a message via WhatsApp, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.