Medresa Collection

Victoria College, Alexandria - Quadrangle
A view through the arcading of the Quadrangle at Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Attarine madrasa (1325), Fes, Morocco

Sale, Rabat, Morocco - Medersa Abu al-Hassan, also called Medersa des Merinide Date: 1928

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - The Registan - Ulugh Beg Madrasa, built during the Timurid Empire era of TimurTamerlane, with an imposing iwan with a lancet-arch pishtaq or portal facing the square

Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Lecture in a Registan Madrasa
Samarkand, Uzbekistan - Students attending a lecture in a Registan Madrasa (Islamic Religious School). Date: circa 1910

Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Kukeldash Madrasa Islamic School. Date: circa 1910s

Mosaic with Arabic scripture. 1242-1243. From the Madrasa of Sircali, Konya (Turkey). Pergamon Museum. Berlin. Germany

Madrasa Ben Youssef (1564), Marrakech, Morocco

Andijan, Uzbekistan - Entrance to a Madrasa. Date: circa 1909

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Student at the Madrasa (Islamic School). Date: 1903

Bukhara, Uzbekistan - Madrasa Date: circa 1960s

LEBOURG, CHARLES ALBERT (1849-1928)
Madrasah-ye Chahar Bagh or Madar-e Shah (the Kings Mother). Dome and minaret. IRAN. Esfahan. Madrasah-ye Chahar Bagh or Madar-e

Sahrij Madrassa. Stucco decoration. MOROCCO. Fes. Sahrij Madrassa. Islamic art. Architecture

The Medressa - Algiers, Algeria
The Medressa (Islamic Religious School) at Algiers, Algeria, with a view out over the Mediterranean Sea

Medressa - Algiers
The Medressa (Religious School) in Algiers, Algeria

An Ottoman Library
An Ottoman Medressa Library with reading seats and wooden book supports

Religious School (Islamic) Medressa in Baku, Azerbaijan

Souvenir postcard from Algiers
Algiers, Algeria, North Africa. A souvenir postcard showing the an Arab Street in the Casbah, St Eugenie and the Boulevard Front de Mer, the Medressa and the Tomb of St Abderhamam (Abdul Rahman)

Medressa and Slimania at Tunis, Tunisia
The Medressa and Slimania at Tunis, Tunisia

Walida School and Sibil - Cairo, Egypt. Walida means The Mother and is named after the Khedives Wife. Sibil relates to the public fountain on the left of the shot

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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Medresas Around the World" Step into a world of knowledge and spirituality as we embark on a journey through various medresas across different corners of the globe. From Victoria College in Alexandria, Egypt, with its stunning quadrangle reminiscent of ancient times, to the awe-inspiring Ulugh Beg Madrasa in Samarkand, Uzbekistan's Registan Square. Marvel at the intricate mosaic work adorned with Arabic scripture dating back to 1242-1243 from the Madrasa of an unknown location. Experience the grandeur of Attarine madrasa in Fes, Morocco, built in 1325 and still standing strong today. And let your senses be captivated by Madrasa Ben Youssef's architectural splendor that graces Marrakech since 1564. Discover Al-Azhar University's prestigious Al-Azhar Mosque nestled within Cairo's bustling streets—a center for Islamic education for centuries. Witness students praying outdoors after a storm in Turkmenistan—faith unyielding even amidst nature's forces. Immerse yourself in a lesson at a traditional Tunisian Madrasa where wisdom is imparted through generations. Admire Andijan's captivating entrance to a Madrasa—an invitation to seek enlightenment within its walls. Join us as we witness lectures taking place inside Samarkand's Registan Madrasas—a hub for learning and intellectual exchange throughout history. Finally, lose yourself amidst Samarkand's vibrant scene at Registan Square—the heart and soul of this ancient city. These glimpses into medresas worldwide remind us that these institutions have not only served as centers for education but also as symbols of cultural heritage and spiritual growth throughout time. Let their beauty inspire you to explore further into these remarkable places where knowledge has flourished for centuries.