Friday, 10 April 2026

Karatay Madrasa Konya Tile Works Museum

Karatay Madrasa, which has been used as the Konya Tile Works Museum since 1955, was built by Emir Celâleddin Karatay in 1251 during the reign of the Seljuk Sultan II. Izzeddin Keykâvus.


The interiors of the madrasa are covered with mosaic and plate tiles. Its architect is estimated to be Muhammed bin Havlan. The madrasa was built with Sille stone.


The madrasa was built in the style of the "Madrasa with Closed Courtyard" to teach Islamic law and theology during the Seljuk period. Its walls were built of stone, the domes and vaults were made of brick.


The madrasah is located in the city center.