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The Muradiye Complex (Muradiye Külliyesi) in Bursa, Turkey, contains a mosque, madrasa, soup kitchen, and hamam. The complex was built by Sultan Murad II and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The Muradiye Complex, which is located in the Muradiye district, also contains 12 tombs. They’re covered in a series of separate posts. The complex was the last built by an Ottoman sultan in Bursa.
Muradiye Mosque
The Muradiye Mosque (Muradiye Camii), was the first part of the complex completed. It was built between 1424 and 1426 on a reverse T plan and has a domed portico at the entrance. The mosque was restored between 2013 and 2014.
There are two minarets and an ablutions fountain (şadırvan) in front. Both minarets were rebuilt in 1904 after sustaining damage during an earthquake in 1855.
The prayer hall is decorated with blue tiles along the lower wall. It also includes stained glass windows and a beautiful chandelier. The mihrab and minbar were reconstructed after the 1855 earthquake.
Muradiye Madrasa
The Muradiye Madrasa (Muradiye Medresesi) was completed shortly after the mosque and sits to the west. It contained 16 student cells and a large domed classroom at the back surrounding a central courtyard.
After it was restored in 1951, the madrasa was used as a tuberculosis dispensary and later as a cancer diagnosis center. It underwent another extensive restoration between 2014 and 2017. Today, the building houses the Muradiye Quran and Calligraphy Museum, which opened on January 18, 2018. The museum is open daily except Mondays and admission is free.
Muradiye Hamam
The Muradiye Hamam (Muradiye Hamamı) is west of the madrasa. It was built between 1425 and 1426 and is a simple structure as far as hamams are concerned. The former Turkish bath was restored between 2008 and 2010 and is currently used as a cultural and educational center.
Muradiye Soup Kitchen
The Muradiye Soup Kitchen (Muradiye İmareti) is just northeast of the mosque. It now houses a restaurant serving Ottoman cuisine. I plan to visit on my next trip to Bursa.
