History and General Information / Local Legends and Folklore
Ahmet Gazi Madrasa was built in 1375 by Menteşe Bey Ahmet Gazi (Sultanü's-Sevahil / Sultan of the Coasts) at the foot of Beçin Castle, and is the most monumental and complete madrasah of the Anatolian Principalities period. It became the high science and culture center of the principality era with its heraldic coats of arms with gothic reliefs on the crown gate, its open courtyard with porticoes and the magnificent tomb of Ahmet Gazi. Geographical Structure, Altitude and Natural Features
It is located at the entrance of the UNESCO Temporary Heritage Beçin Historical City, rising on a steep limestone plateau, approximately 200 meters above sea level. Visiting Hours, Days and Entrance Fees
•Entrance Fee:Included in the Beçin Castle Ruins ticket; Museum card is valid.•Visiting Hours and Days:Open 7 days a week between 08:30 - 19:00.•Rules, Safety and Baby Stroller/Disabled Access: The Madrasa courtyard is level and there are ramps for the disabled.•Facilities and Facilities:Museum exhibition halls, Beçin excavation house exhibition, information boards and WC. Transportation, Public Transit Routes and Exact Location•Address / Open Location:Beçin District, Inside Beçin Castle Ruins, Milas / Muğla.•Road Condition and Vehicle Availability: It is 4 km away on the main road from Milas center to Ören; You can reach the door via an asphalt road.•Real Public Transportation Information: 'Beçin' minibuses carry passengers from Milas Bus Terminal to the entrance of the ruins.•Parking Availability:Ample free visitor parking at the entrance of the ruins. Contextual Experience Tips, Photography and Local Gastronomy•Featured Rare Works:Two lion reliefs on the Madrasa's crown gate, Ahmet Gazi's marble sarcophagus and the Beçin Hoard coin collection.•Exhibition Tips:Traditional Milas hand-woven carpets and archaeological excavation findings exhibited in the madrasa rooms.•Culture & Coffee Stops around the Museum: Turkish coffee and Milas tray pastry at Beçin Çınaraltı village coffee house.