Sinop · Turkey

Pervane Medresesi

Historic photo spotgoogle verified

~30 min

easy

7/10

contemplative

The powerful Seljuk grand vizier Süleyman Pervane built this seminary in 1262 to commemorate the conquest of Sinop a half-century earlier. It now houses a cafe and shops selling local crafts, including lovely embroidered linen, a Sinop specialty.