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Rustem Pasha Mosque

Rüstem Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey

Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul with tourists

Inside the prayer hall of Rustem Pasha Mosque. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Turkey // Islamic Art & Architecture· Istanbul Turkey· Mosques Location: [post_gps_latitude], [post_gps_longitude]

The Rustem Pasha Mosque (in Turkish: Rüstem Paşa Camii) dates to 1560. It was designed by Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan and was the first time he employed an octagonal layout.

It’s not the grandest mosque and deliberately makes no attempt to try to upstage the much larger Süleymaniye Mosque that towers on the hill above. Instead, it’s nestled in a bustling market area near the Spice Market in Eminonu. Instead, the mosque’s wealthy benefactor, Rüstem Pasha, a son-in-law of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566), focused on details, especially on the interior decorations.

The colored tiles used inside are a particular highlight. They were produced during the golden age of Iznik tiling. Because red was hard to glaze into a tile at the time, its use here was particularly distinctive.

Photos of Rustem Pasha Mosque

Main entrance of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul interior with lights and ceiling

Rustem Pasha Mosque. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Old ceramic tiles at Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Blue and green were relatively easy colors to incorporate into tiles at the time, but red was much more difficult (and therefore much rarer). Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Main entrance of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Istanbul street market overhead

Street vendors selling shoes on the street adjacent to the mosque. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Interior of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

The prayer hall. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Tourists inside Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

A massive chandelier hangs low over the middle of the prayer hall. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Shoe market outside the window of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Main entrance of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

The courtyard. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Dome ceiling design of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

A closer view of the middle of the dome ceiling. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

Interior of Rustem Pasha Mosque in Istanbul

Rustem Pasha Mosque. Photo by David Coleman. How to license & download this image.

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Travel Advice for Turkey

You can find the latest U.S. Department of State travel advisories and information for Turkey (such as entry visa requirements and vaccination requirements) here.

The British and Australian governments offer their own country-specific travel information. You can find the British Government's travel advice for Turkey here and the Australian Government's here.

Health & Vaccinations

The CDC makes country-specific recommendations for vaccinations and health for travelers. You can find their latest information for Turkey here.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.


Location: Rustem Pasha Mosque
Country: Turkey
Coordinates:
      Latitude: 41.017621
      Longitude: 28.968821

      # Islamic Art & Architecture
      # Istanbul Turkey
      # Mosques



About David Coleman

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living.

I’m based in Washington, DC.

You can find my photography gear reviews and tips at havecamerawilltravel.com/photographer.

David Coleman Photography

I take photos. I travel. I write. I do it for a living. Seven continents. Dozens of countries. Up mountains. Under water. And a bunch of places in between. You can find my main site at havecamerawilltravel.com. Or check out what’s in my go-to travel photography kit. Or get in touch here.

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