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Rustem Paşa Mosque
This beautiful Mosque is in the straw weavers Bazaar in Tahtakale in Eminönü. It is situated on a high platform. The area of the mosque has been one of the liveliest areas of the city since the Roman era. The mosque is one of the most famouse wors of Mimar Sinan. ıt was ordered by the Grand Viezer Rüstem Paşa, the son in love of Sultan Süleyman. In 1561 after the completion of the mosque was ordered by Mihrimah Sultan his wife. It was damaged in the fire of 1666 and the earthquake of 1776. The big dome in the middle is supported by four semi-domes. The arches of the big dome, which has 24 windows are suppodted by eight octagonal elephant feet. The altar and the pulpit are made marble. The main hall has siş pillars and five domes. The original minaret with one minaret sign was destroyed but was reconstructed later.