Village Boarding School, located in Şanlıurfa, Türkiye, is one of the Republican-era structures completed and opened for service by Governor Münir in the 1930s. This two-story, U-shaped building, constructed with cut stone, was initially planned as an Industrial School; however, it was used as a boarding school for girls from surrounding villages. The building, which underwent a comprehensive restoration in 1993, has been used as the service building of the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism since 2005. The building and annexes cover approximately 4,200 m². In the building's garden, there is a “Culture Garden” featuring replicas of cultural elements such as Göbeklitepe steles, Edessa mosaics, and Haleplibahçe Amazon mosaics.

^{Köy Yatı Mektebi (Şanlıurfa newspaper)}

History

Although the exact construction date of the building is unknown, its construction was left unfinished for a long time and was completed in the 1930s by Governor Münir. Initially planned to house the school, but it was later used as a boarding school for girls from neighboring villages. The structure is built of cut stone and features a two-story, U-shaped layout. The building underwent comprehensive restoration in 1993 and was later used by the Şanlıurfa Special Provincial Administration. In 2005, it was transferred to the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, encompassing an area of approximately 4,200 m², including annexes.

Architectural Features

The structure exemplifies the 20th-century adaptation of Urfa's traditional stone architecture, with symmetrical façades and finely crafted stonework. The U‑shaped inner courtyard reflects the spatial organization commonly seen in traditional Anatolian educational buildings. Interior spaces have been reconfigured over time to suit functional needs.

Cultural and Social Function

Since its establishment, Köy Yatı Mektebi has played a significant educational role as a boarding school for village girls, reflecting the emphasis on rural education in the Republican era . Today, as the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism building serves as a hub for cultural events. The Culture Garden hosts public concerts, exhibitions, outdoor activities, and ceremonies.