Yoğurtluoğlu (Yavukluoğlu) Mosque and Kulliye

Yoğurtluoğlu (Yavukluoğlu) Mosque and Kulliye

The madrasa, which forms a part of the building complex, surrounds the east and west sides of the mosque courtyard. To the northeast of the madrasah, which consists of seven rooms in the east and west directions, there is a section called imaret with a square plan. In addition, although some building remains were found around the mosque, it was not understood what they were. The madrasa was made of cut stone and brick beam. In front of the madrasah cells, there is a portico connected to each other by round arches. The fourteen madrasah cells behind it open to the courtyard with a round arched door and a window with rectangular jambs. There are hearths and niches in the madrasah cells. The madrasa was in ruins for many years and was used as a shelter for the poor. It was restored in 2005 by the General Directorate of Foundations.

The history

The inscription stating the construction date and the builder of the Yoğurtluoğlu Mosque and its madrasa, located in the district of Izmir Tire, Turan District, Beyler Deresi, has not survived. This building group, whose endowment is not found in the foundation records, is thought to have been built by Yoğurtluoğlu Mehmet Bey in the 15th century. It is known as Yavukluoğlu Kulliye among the people.