Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Rüstem Paşa Camii
Up the stairs, a mosque wrapped in İznik tiles
- Hours
- Roughly 08:30–18:30. Restricted at prayer times and before about 2:30pm on Fridays
- Tickets
- Free (donations welcome)
- Address
- Up a stone staircase between shops on Hasırcılar Street, behind the Spice Bazaar
You climb a narrow stone staircase between shops to reach the door, and plenty of people walk straight past. Inside, walls and pillars are packed with red İznik tiles of tulips and carnations. The market below is loud while up here it is strangely calm. Entry is free, donations welcome. Take off your shoes and dress modestly.