Story and significance
About
Commissioned by Grand Vizier Rustem Pasha to Mimar Sinan, this is the most magnificent Ottoman period religious and social complex in the center of Tekirdağ.
Timeline, heritage and stories
Heritage
The Rustem Pasha Mosque and Complex was built in 1553 with classical Ottoman architecture and consists of a mosque, madrasah, bazaar, and bath units. The structure forms the core of Tekirdağ's urban identity and showcases Mimar Sinan's craftsmanship in Thrace. You can utilize the Map view to check the location layout of this important stop on the faith tourism routes of Türkiye.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Historic sites
- Coordinates
- 41.0853° N, 27.3894° E
- Tip
- Opening hours and ticket rules may vary by season.
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corlu-merkez
corlu-merkez in corlu . corlu-merkez is old stone in corlu. Edges and heat. Çorlu Merkez
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sarkoy-merkez
sarkoy-merkez in sarkoy . sarkoy-merkez is old stone in sarkoy. Edges and heat. Şarköy Merkez
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saray-merkez
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cerkezkoy-merkez
cerkezkoy-merkez in cerkezkoy . cerkezkoy-merkez is old stone in cerkezkoy. Edges and heat. Çerkezköy Merkez
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ergene-merkez
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kapakli-merkez
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malkara-merkez
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marmaraereglisi-merkez
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suleymanpasa-merkez
suleymanpasa-merkez in suleymanpasa . suleymanpasa-merkez is old stone in suleymanpasa. Edges and heat. Süleymanpaşa Merkez
Location on the map
Map
41.0853° N, 27.3894° E