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Construction year: 1570-1579

The city it is located in: İstanbul

The borough it is located in: Üsküdar

The neighbourhood it is located in: Toptaşı

Address: Validei Atik Quarter, Toptaşı, Üsküdar

How to reach the place: To reach this Darülkurra building, take a vehicle traveling in the direction of Zeynepkamil from Üsküdar square and get off at “Sokullu Mehmet Pasa Ilkogretim Okulu” (Elementary School). It is located behind the school building.

Monument type: Darulkurra

The function today: Art Center / Cultural Capital

The ownership:

The bibliography that link the building to Sinan: TE, TB, TM

Information about the monument: The Complex, built in the name of Nurbanu Sultan is one of the largest in Istanbul, demonstrating her strength with its size and complexity, also known as Eski Valide or Valide-i Atik. It is composed of a group buildings: mosque, madrasa, convent, boys’ school, caravanserai, bath house, Darülkurra (School for Koranic Studies), and hospital. A large portion of this Complex was used as a prison until recent history. These parts have now been reserved for the use of Marmara University.

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Last Update: 11.11.2015

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