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Buruciye Medrese

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Built in 1271 during the Seljuk era by Muzaffer Burujirdi, the madrasa is located in the city square of Sivas. It is one of the most symmetrically planned Seljuk madrasas in Türkiye.

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Heritage

Constructed for the teaching of positive sciences, the Buruciye Medrese stands out with the simplicity and elegance of its stonemasonry. As a main stop of cultural tours in Sivas, this structure features a classic open courtyard and four-iwan plan. The tomb section contains the grave of its founder.

Today, the building is used for cultural events and art exhibitions, holding an important place in Türkiye's cultural tourism. You can find the location of the structure with the help of the internal Harita link.

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