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Rustem Pasha Mosque
Religious site4.7 · 7 1774.6 · 2 283≈ 28 minFree entry1.3 km from the center
A small mosque of the 1560s by the great architect Sinan, built for Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, husband of Süleyman the Magnificent's daughter. The prayer hall sits on a vaulted podium above shops near the Spice Bazaar. Inside is one of the richest ensembles of Iznik tiles anywhere — tulips, carnations and grapes running in an unbroken carpet up to the dome — which has earned it the title of an Istanbul gem.
Highlights
- Mosque by architect Sinan, 1560s
- Unbroken carpet of Iznik tiles
- Above shops next to the Spice Bazaar
- Tulips and carnations from floor to dome
Opening hours
| Mon | 06:00 – 21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 06:00 – 21:30 |
| Wed | 06:00 – 21:30 |
| Thu | 06:00 – 21:30 |
| Fri | 06:00 – 21:30 |
| Sat | 06:00 – 21:30 |
| Sun | 06:00 – 21:30 |
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