Rüstem Pasha Mosque 1561-63 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Istanbul
Rüstem Pasha Mosque 1561-63
Architect Mimar Sinan
<./center>Rüstem Pasha was Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent's Grand Vizier and was married to his prefered daughter, Mihrimah. This little gem of a mosque was built by Sinan. It is covered inside and out with beautiful blue Iznik tiles


The porch. - Photo by Dick Osseman


The tiled interior



The dome






Interior photos and Isometric Drawing from Archnet.org

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