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Rüstem Pasha Mosque
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Rüstem Pasha Mosque
Rüstem Pasha Mosque is an Ottoman era mosque located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in 1563 AD and designed by the Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan. The mosque was named after Rüstem Pasha, who was the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent.
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Country: Turkey
District: Istanbul Province
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 16th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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