Rustem Pasha Mosque

Rustem Pasha Mosque is located in the old and crowded market area of Eminonu district next to the Golden Horn. It was built between 1550-1561 by order of Rustem Pasha; The Grand Vizier and son-in-law of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, according to the design of the great imperial architect Sinan, the mosque was damaged in a fire in 1666 and an earthquake in 1776, but it was completely restored afterwards. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its beautiful 16th-century Nicene tiles that cover the entire walls and the mihrab and minbar areas as well. It has an octagonal structure that sits on a high platform above several old shops that you can reach by spiral staircases. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is one of the most magnificent. Ottoman mosques in Istanbul, despite its small size, and when you enter it, you will be amazed by its bright colors and amazing designs.