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A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the best period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The outer wall of the prayer room has many tiles, but a curious section holds a large set of broken tiles that have been haphazardly arranged in a dramatic yet nonsensical composition. Other tiles are intact. I did not check if the arrangement was still there after a major restoration.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the best period. The mosque was being restored in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque confronts a viewer with a huge number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the best period. This is the entrance from the front side; in later years this entrance would be closed, and entrance was through a smaller door around a corner. Note the panel with a representation of Mecca.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The interior, entirely decorated with majolica tiles, for which the small but splendid mosque known as "Rüstem Pasha Camii" in Istanbul is famous. Photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto, 26-5-2006.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The interior, entirely decorated with majolica tiles, for which the small but splendid mosque called "Rüstem Pasha Camii" in Istanbul is famous. Photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto, 26-5-2006.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of Iznik tile specimens from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a large collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a vast array of Iznik tiles from their finest period, depicting the Kaaba and the mosque in Mecca. The mosque underwent restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
Ceramic tiles in Rüstem Pasha mosque, Istanbul, Turkey.
A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the best period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The outer wall of the prayer room has many tiles, but a curious section holds a large set of broken tiles that have been haphazardly arranged in a dramatic yet nonsensical composition. Other tiles are intact. I did not check if the arrangement was still there after a major restoration.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the best period. The mosque was being restored in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque confronts a viewer with a huge number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the best period. This is the entrance from the front side; in later years this entrance would be closed, and entrance was through a smaller door around a corner. Note the panel with a representation of Mecca.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The interior, entirely decorated with majolica tiles, for which the small but splendid mosque known as "Rüstem Pasha Camii" in Istanbul is famous. Photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto, 26-5-2006.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of specimens of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a vast collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
The interior, entirely decorated with majolica tiles, for which the small but splendid mosque called "Rüstem Pasha Camii" in Istanbul is famous. Photo by Giovanni Dall'Orto, 26-5-2006.
A visit to the mosque presents the viewer with a large number of Iznik tile specimens from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a large collection of Iznik tiles from the finest period. The mosque was undergoing restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
A visit to the mosque presents a viewer with a vast array of Iznik tiles from their finest period, depicting the Kaaba and the mosque in Mecca. The mosque underwent restoration in the late 2010s and may remain closed for some time.
Ceramic tiles in Rüstem Pasha mosque, Istanbul, Turkey.

Rüstem Pasha Mosque

Istanbul, Turkey

Rüstem Pasha Mosque was completed in 1564 by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque was commissioned by Rüstem Pasha, who served as Grand Vizier to Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Though modest in size compared to some of Istanbul’s other imperial mosques, it stands out for its intricate and colorful decoration.

Iznik Tiles at Their Finest

The interior of Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its stunning Iznik tiles, which cover the walls, columns, and mihrab. These tiles, made during the golden age of Iznik pottery, feature vibrant blues, reds, and greens arranged in floral and geometric patterns. The craftsmanship and artistry reflect the peak of Ottoman ceramic art, making the mosque a remarkable example of the period’s architectural and decorative skill.

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