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Karatay Madrasa
I wrote about the Alaeddin Mosque in my previous post, one of the most significant monuments of the Seljuk era in Konya. Just a short distance from the mosque stands the Karatay Madrasa. In my opinion, another remarkable Seljuk monument that deserves a post of its own.
But before we explore the history and cultural significance of this madrasa, let's first say a few words about the Seljuks and the state ...
In my previous post, I mentioned that I had visited Konya twice. The first time was in 2019, during a five week trip around Turkey. The second time was in 2025, when I spent three weeks in Turkey. I started in Istanbul and then travelled to Kayseri, with the intention of ending the trip in Alanya. Since the route from Kayseri to Alanya takes you through Konya, it made perfect sense to stop there again. More ...
