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Karatay Madrasa
Ferhuniye, 42040 Selçuklu/Konya, TurkeyKaratay is a Madrasa (a regular religious-focused school but not strictly a monastery) built in Konya at Antalya, Turkey, in 1251 by the Queen of Celaleddin Karatay to served the Seljuk king. Since 1955, it has served as a museum, incorporating Seljuk-era bricks, while other stone or wooden artifacts have been displayed in the Ince Minaret Madrasa. The museum's collection is particularly rich thanks to finds collected since the 1970s in the Royal summer residence of Kubadabad Palace on the shores of Lake Beyşehir, 130 kilometers west of Konya.
Karatay Madrasah, located north of Karaalioglu Park, is one of the most interesting historical sites of Konya city in Antalya province. The building was built by vizier Selaletdin Karataj in 1251. At that time, the palace was also home to the Koranic School. Madrasa, used during the Ottoman period and was abandoned in the late 19th century.
Despite its impressive age, the palace has survived until now in excellent condition. Today, Karatay Madrasah is sponsored by the S. Karatay Foundation. Recently, the government decided to restore the building, to turn it into a national museum.
This architectural monument incorporates many of the details typical of 13th-century Arab architecture - large domes, small sections woven with lace. Also, features of ancient Greek architecture can be clearly seen, mostly columns made in the style of `` Temple of Poseidon. ''
The base of the building is inlaid with large-scale ceramics, the pattern is quite small but clear. It also has a wonderfully painted picture depicting local saints.
Behind the corridors is an exhibition hall, which displays a large collection of artifacts from most of Turkey's historical eras. There are a large number of jars with different colors, shapes and sizes. The artifacts related to the kitchen and the dishes are the main attraction of this place. According to historians, the pointed base of the pots is explained by the fact that during the cooking process, they were conveniently plugged into the ground. In addition to the dishes, you can also observe various decorations and figurines, as well as other artifacts.
Karatay Madrasa has an important place in the collection of Anatolian Seljuk-era tile works, opened to visitors in 1955 as the "Tile Works Museum".
Opening hours: daily, from 09:00 to 17:00, closed every Monday.
Ticket price: 5 liras/pax
Address: Ferhuniye, 42040 Selçuklu/Konya, Turkey