One of the monuments is the palace of Antalya, now referred to as "Karatay Madrasah." Building was built in the XIII century (1251) Selaletdinom Karatau, Grand Vizier of Sultan Keykavusa II and is located in the School of the Quran itself. Architecture structure borrowed from ancient civilizations and cultures. Who belongs to the fund madrassas Selaletdina carat.

It places this once great palace of the king, on the northern outskirts of the largest and most beautiful park Karaalioglu city. When you first see him, just get the impression that this is not a palace, located in the city, and a large "house in the village." For the most part, the park is not only specific to the country of trees and exotic plants.

More recently, the government had decided to restore the palace, with the aim of turning it into a national museum, which today is an example of the amazing carvings Seljuk era, the exhibits of which are ceramic tiles and these outstanding old masters. Given that the country is famous for its handicrafts, the palace will be a real museum of ceramics.

This architectural monument there are many specific details of the Arab countries of the century: small threaded parts, the big dome. Seen here as well, in addition to the Arab elements and architectural features of the ancient Greek culture. In particular, this column erected in the style of the business card of Greece - "Temple of Poseidon." Standard for the time and looks the main entrance. Today Karatay Madrasah is a structure which has been preserved in this state a very small number. At the moment, and the external and internal condition of the palace is estimated by experts at a high level, despite the fact that he survived more than 8 centuries.

The interior of the palace Karatay Madrasah as unique and beautiful as the outside. At first glance, the floor begins admiration of what he saw - amazing and very large-scale mosaic of ceramics, with small but precise details. Beautiful and large painting, which depicts local saints: the contrast, unique perspective and skills of the creator, added the general situation of the palace invisible pride and greatness. This scale, countless small pieces and visible contrast - everything emphasizes the grandeur of the palace.

Passing down the hallway, you get into the exhibition hall. It exhibits many items of almost all periods of the existence of Turkey - from ancient times to the present day. Here there is a huge number of vases with various shapes, sizes and colors. Tableware - the pride of the museum. All exhibits are divided into sections - the most ancient, ancient, medieval, modern and pre-revolutionary. In the part of the exhibition, which displays ancient ceramic ware, you can see a very surprising and unusual items for the modern man.

According to historians, have exhibited here were made pots pointed base to during cooking was convenient to stick them in the ground. In medieval dishes are already beginning to be viewed features of modernity, to which we are accustomed to, if not to take into account, of course, the fact that she was about four years old. Besides ceramic household items, you can see statues, jewelry and other colorful trinkets.