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Sivas · Place 4 · 1282M
Şifaiye Madrasa
Indoor access needs confirmation
The stone portal and arcaded courtyard of a former hospital.
Suggested time40 min only if access is confirmed
Elevation & effort1282 m · Level walk
Best windowDaytime, with access checked on arrival.
Walking noteAbout three minutes on foot from Kale Mosque.
PRACTICAL ACCESS & WALKING METHOD
On Çifte Minare Sokak in Eskikale, a short walk from the city square.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURAL CONTEXT
Şifaiye is a Seljuk hospital building. The courtyard beyond the stone portal and the tiles in the mausoleum reflect its different functions. If the courtyard is accessible, look at the coloured arrangement on the mausoleum façade.
Why visit
To encounter the portal and spatial layout of a Seljuk medical building.
VISITOR TIP — WHAT NOT TO MISS
Respect restoration barriers nearby and remain outside if the courtyard is closed.
