Destination

Rüstempaşa Camii

The mosque, bearing the name of Rüstem Paşa, one of the former Ottoman viziers who served as grand vizier for fifteen years during the time of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, was built by Mimar Sinan between 1550-1560. The külliye, consisting of a mosque, imaret, bath and caravanserai, which Mimar Sinan built in Sapanca for Grand Vizier Rüstem Paşa, is among the important works of the XVIth century that have not survived to the present day. The mosque underwent changes over time and was built for the second time in Rumi 1146.

Sapanca, Sakarya

Rüstempaşa Camii and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Rüstempaşa Camii sits within Sapanca, Sakarya. The toroti catalogue holds 97 described stops across Sakarya, 16 of them in Sapanca.

The nearest stop is Vecihi Kapisi, 520 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Ankara route passes 15 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Vecihi Kapisi520 m to the southYelken Sporu3.1 km to the northSu Kayağı3.2 km to the northwestRahime Sultan Camii3.6 km to the eastSapanca Gölü3.8 km to the northwestSapanca-nailiye-balkaya4.6 km to the south

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Ankara15 kmIstanbul – Bolu15 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir15 kmIstanbul – Samsun15 kmIstanbul – Trabzon15 km

Frequently asked

What is Rüstempaşa Camii?
The mosque, bearing the name of Rüstem Paşa, one of the former Ottoman viziers who served as grand vizier for fifteen years during the time of Kanuni Sultan Süleyman, was built by Mimar Sinan between 1550-1560. The külliye, consisting of a mosque, imaret, bath and caravanserai, which Mimar Sinan built in Sapanca for Grand Vizier Rüstem Paşa, is among the important works of the XVIth century that have not survived to the present day. The mosque underwent changes over time and was built for the second time in Rumi 1146.
Where is Rüstempaşa Camii?
Rüstempaşa Camii is in Sapanca, Sakarya.
How long does it take to visit Rüstempaşa Camii?
The suggested visit time for Rüstempaşa Camii is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Rüstempaşa Camii?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rüstempaşa Camii; the closest are Vecihi Kapisi, Yelken Sporu, Su Kayağı.
Is Rüstempaşa Camii on the way anywhere, and which route?
Rüstempaşa Camii lies 15 km from the Istanbul – Ankara route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.