Gök Medrese
Dating from 1271, Gök Medrese is one of the finest examples of Anatolian Seljuk art in Sivas, distinguished by its turquoise tiles, monumental stone portal and façade with twin minarets. The strong combination of architectural ornamentation and tilework makes it a key stop on a historical walking route through the city centre.
HIGHLIGHTS
Why Visit Gök Medrese?
Here are the key highlights and practical information to help you plan this stop.
01Seljuk madrasa dating from 1271
02Turquoise tiles and a façade with twin minarets
03Monumental portal with rich stone ornamentation
VISIT PLAN
What to Know Before You Go
Getting ThereLocated in Sivas city centre; it can be visited on foot together with other Seljuk monuments such as Buruciye and Çifte Minareli Medrese.
Route TypeCultural Tourism · Madrasa
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LocationCentral District / Sivas
EXPAND YOUR ROUTECombine your visit to Gök Medrese with Divriği Great Mosque and Darüşşifası / Buruciye Madrasa in the same itinerary.
This guide was independently prepared for Left Lane Star Travel using information from Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism – Türkiye Culture Portal. Opening hours, admission conditions and seasonal access may change; check the official source before travelling.Open Official Source ↗
Guide data last updated: 30.08.2026
Travel note: Opening hours, road conditions, fees and seasonal access may change. Check current official notices before departure.
