Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Ottoman mosque in Tahtakale, Turkey.
The mosque interior displays over 2300 Iznik tiles arranged in geometric patterns across walls, pillars, and mihrab, featuring blue, turquoise, and red colors.
Commissioned by Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha and completed in 1563, this religious structure was designed by Mimar Sinan during Sultan Suleiman I's reign.
The mosque functions as both a prayer space and an exhibition of Ottoman architectural mastery, demonstrating the integration of religious and artistic elements.
Located near the Spice Bazaar, the mosque opens daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with temporary closures during prayer times and requires modest dress.
Built on an elevated platform above market shops, the mosque features an octagonal interior layout within a rectangular exterior structure.
Location: Tahtakale
Location: Eminönü
Inception: 1561
Architects: Mimar Sinan
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: granite
Address: 62 Hasırcılar Caddesi 34116 İstanbul
GPS coordinates: 41.01759,28.96875
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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