Rüstem Pasha Mosque

The Rüstem Pasha Mosque (Turkish: ' Rüstempaþa Camii') is an Ottoman mosque located in Hasýrcýlar Çarþýsý (Strawmat Weavers Market) in Eminönü. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Damat Rüstem Pasha (husband of one of the daughters of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah). Its building took place from 1561 to 1563. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is famous for its large quantities of exquisite Ýznik tiles, set in a very wide variety of beautiful floral and geometric designs, which cover not only the façade of the porch but also the mihrab, minbar, walls, columns and on the façade of the porch outside.