Rustam Pasha Mosque is very impressive Building with unique Tile work. It is close to Grand Bazar & Spice Market.

This mosque is like a hidden gem in the shopping centre of Eminönü,The moment I stepped in I was transformed a world of beautiful designs. All created with beautiful tiles. Would love to come here again.

I went there again on June 20, 2017, to visit this mosque and it was still closed for restoration works! They closed it in mid-May 2016 to restore it and the works are still on going. Maybe they could re-open it next summer if they...More

Rustem Pasha Mosque may not be as magnificent as the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia but it has a wealth of artistry. Rustem Pasha was Viser, sort of Prime Minister, for Suleyman the Magnificent. His mosque, though comparatively small, was designed by the brilliant architect...More

This was my husband's favorite mosque of all that we saw in Istanbul. There were several young girls in the middle section who introduced themselves as being Muslims and invited us to ask any questions of their faith or the Mosque itself. The young woman...More

If you are a fan of blue tilework, then this is the place for you!. There is a bewildering array of patterns. Unusually, the tiling goes almost to the base of the dome, which reflects the immense power and wealth of Vizier Rustem, who was...More

Small and exquisite it may be, but it is still being restored so don't expect it to be open soon. The wild, untouristic market around it is good compensation, though.

It was rated no 15 of things to do in Istanbul so we decided to visit it.we weren't very impressed because it was under renovations and not much you can see.and very small section was open for prayers only.

Rustem Pasha Mosque is located 5 minutes walk from Spice Bazaar. It can be a small challenge to find the enrance door as it is quite small, however the mosque itself is not giant but a small one. However being another masterpiece by architect Sinan...More

Entrance is deceivingly dull, but the mosque has exquisite tiles in a bewildering range of patterns. A must-see for tile afficionados. Close to the spice market area and shops that sell excellent souvenir and utility items.