Muradiye Madrasah Museum

Museum Osmangazi, Bursa, Turkey

What to expect

The Muradiye Madrasah Museum is a historic complex located in Bursa, Turkey. It was built in 1426 by Sultan Murad II and originally included a mosque, madrasah, Turkish bath, public kitchen, and the Sultan's tomb. The complex is part of the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site and features a madrasah that has been converted into a museum, showcasing the stages in the writing of the Quran from the time it was first revealed to the present. The museum also exhibits examples of bookbindery, manuscript illumination, miniature, and water marbling art. The complex is surrounded by thirteen tombs, including those of Sultan Murad II's family members and courtiers. The madrasah's courtyard is used as an activity and workshop area, and the complex is located in a neighborhood that has been named after it

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Bursa, Turkey-Muradiye Complex with Kids

Bursa, Turkey-Muradiye Complex with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We wandered the rooms looking at the beautiful copies of the Quran and the various art and manuscripts displayed

Highlights: DD was thrilled to see some Ebru, her favorite type of art ✨