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  • Mosaic tiles in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. Interior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Mosaic tiles in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Ornately decorated ceramic tiles in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Turkish ceramic tiles (3171113122358...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Floral Ceramic Tiles (3171113112416).tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Detail of Ceramic Tiles (31711131126...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ceramic Tiles at Topkapi Palace (317...tif
  • Ornately decorated ceramic tiles in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Wall tiles in the Harem (31711131230...tif
  • Ornately decorated ceramic tiles in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Ceramic tiles in the Topkapi Palace ...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ornate Ceramic Tiles at Topkapi Pala...tif
  • Ornately decorated ceramic tiles in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Wall tiles of the Topkapi Palace (31...tif
  • Ornately decorated ceramic tiles in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Ottoman ceramic tiles (3171113122412...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Audience Chamber Ceramic Tiles (3171...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ceramic Tiles outside Audience Chamb...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ceramic Tiles (3171113112626).tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ceramic Tiles detail at Topkapi Pala...tif
  • Ornate ceramic tiles lining the walls of the Audience Chamber (also known as the Chamber of Petitions) (in Turkish: Arz Odası). This served as the main throne room of the Topkapi Palace.
    Ceramic Tiles patterns at Topkapi Pa...tif
  • Mixed, old tiles on the exterior of Istanbul's Rustem Pasha Mosque near the Spice (Egyption) Market.
    Old ceramic tiles at Rustem Pasha Mo...tif
  • Stacks of clay tiles make up the caldarium of the Roman Baths of Bath in Somerset. The tiled towers allowed steam to heat a lay of flooring that was placed on top of them.
    Caldarium Tiles at the Roman Baths i...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - An exhibit of allegory panels of glazed tiles. The one in the front depicts the story of the Forest and the Woodcutter. The Monastery of São Vicente de Fora is a 17th-century church and monastery in the Alfama neighborhood of Lisbon. It features ornately decorated sections in the Baroque style as well as the Braganza Pantheon, where the kings who ruled Portugal between 1640 and 1910 are interred.
    Allegory Tiles at the Monastery of S...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also written as Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi and Dhamma-Yazika) is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Completed in 1198, and taking only two years to build, it is estimated that six million bricks were used in its construction. In the 1990s it was completely renovated. It is unusual for its 5-sided design and a highlight is the collection of several hundred tiles telling the jataka stories (about the previous births of Gautama Buddha).
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also written as Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi and Dhamma-Yazika) is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Completed in 1198, and taking only two years to build, it is estimated that six million bricks were used in its construction. In the 1990s it was completely renovated. It is unusual for its 5-sided design and a highlight is the collection of several hundred tiles telling the jataka stories (about the previous births of Gautama Buddha).
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - Black and white mosaic tiles lining Rossio Square. Formally known as Pedro IV Square (or Praça de D. Pedro IV in Portuguese), Rossio Square has been a vibrant public commons in Lisbon for centuries. At its center stands a column topped with a statue of King Pedro IV (Peter IV; 1798-1834) that was erected in 1870.
    Tiles and Column of Pedro IV in Ross...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - Black and white mosaic tiles lining Rossio Square. Formally known as Pedro IV Square (or Praça de D. Pedro IV in Portuguese), Rossio Square has been a vibrant public commons in Lisbon for centuries. At its center stands a column topped with a statue of King Pedro IV (Peter IV; 1798-1834) that was erected in 1870.
    Tiles and Column of Pedro IV in Ross...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also written as Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi and Dhamma-Yazika) is a Buddhist temple located in the eastern part of the Bagan Archaeological Zone. Completed in 1198, and taking only two years to build, it is estimated that six million bricks were used in its construction. In the 1990s it was completely renovated. It is unusual for its 5-sided design and a highlight is the collection of several hundred tiles telling the jataka stories (about the previous births of Gautama Buddha).
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi) is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Pwasaw, in the southern section of the Bagan plain, in Myanmar. It was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. The pagoda is circular in design, and is made of brick. Its three terraces contain terra cotta tiles illustrating scenes from the Jataka, and it is now convered with a large gold umbrella dome.
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • BAGAN, MYANMAR--The Dhammayazika Pagoda (also Dhamma-ya-ka Zedi) is a Buddhist temple located in the village of Pwasaw, in the southern section of the Bagan plain, in Myanmar. It was built in 1196 during the reign of King Narapatisithu. The pagoda is circular in design, and is made of brick. Its three terraces contain terra cotta tiles illustrating scenes from the Jataka, and it is now convered with a large gold umbrella dome.
    Jataka Terra Cotta Tiles at Dhammaya...tif
  • Tiles decorating one of the historic buildings on the Zocalo. Formally known as Plaza de la Constitución, the Zocalo is the historic heart of Mexico City.
    Tiles on Building on the Zocalo, Mex...tif
  • Ornate tiles decorating the walls of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi Palace. The Harem Mosque (Harem Mescidi) of Topkapi Palace was built in the 17th century as a prayer hall for the sultan's mother, daughters, and first consort, as well as senior women of the harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles of the Harem Mosque at Topkapi...tif
  • A tiled window facade in colored glaze technique from Haseki Hurrem Sultan Medrese ca. 1540 in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Some of the ornate and distinctive tiling on the floor of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago (Catedral Metropolitana de Santiago) in the heart of Santiago, Chile, facing Plaza de Armas. The original cathedral was constructed during the period 1748 to 1800 (with subsequent alterations) of a neoclassical design.
    Tiles on the Floor of the Metropolit...tif
  • Standing high on a hill in Sagaing, the OoHminThoneSel (Oo Hmin Thone Sel Pagoda) Pagoda features a long, curved alcove lined with dozens of statues of the Buddha. After recent ongoing renovations and upgrades made possible by donors, the pagoda is ornately decorated with colorful tile mosaics and fresh, bright paint.
    Colorful Tiles in OoHminThoneSel Pag...tif
  • A polychrome lunette of glazed tiles from Iznik ca. 1575 in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Mosaic tiles in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Mosaic tiles in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Ornate patterned tiles at Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda. Sitting on top of Nga-pha Hill, Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin Pagoda is one of multiple pagodas and temples in the religious district of Sagaing, near Mandalay. The original pagoda dates to 674.
    Tiled Floor at Soon Oo Pon Nya Shin ...tif
  • SINTRA, Portugal - The Palace of Sintra (Palácio Nacional de Sintra) is a mediaeval royal palace in Sintra and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses several sites in and around Sintra, just outside Lisbon. The palace dates to at least the early 15th century and was at its peak during the 15th and 16th centuries. It remains one of the best-preserved royal residences in Portugal.
    Raised Tiles at the Palace of Sintra...tif
  • Dating back to 1680, La Iglesia de la Merced stands in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historic old town of Panama City. Its interior is lavishly decorated with statues and religious art.
    La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo ...tif
  • Dating back to 1680, La Iglesia de la Merced stands in the heart of Casco Viejo, the historic old town of Panama City. Its interior is lavishly decorated with statues and religious art.
    La Iglesia de la Merced Casco Viejo ...tif
  • Formally known as Plaza de la Constitución, the Zocalo is the historic heart of Mexico City.
    Tiles on Building on the Zocalo, Mex...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020919...tif
  • Since construction first started around 1785, Chapultepec Castle has been a Military Academy, Imperial residence, Presidential home, observatory, and is now Mexico's National History Museum (Museo Nacional de Historia). It sits on top of Chapultepec Hill in the heart of Mexico City.
    Black and While Tiles at Chapultepec...tif
  • The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles in the Harem at Topkapi Palace...tif
  • The corridor outside the main entrance of the Harem, separating the living quarters of the family, concubines, and Sultan from the Harem Eunuchs. The door leads out into the Nobet Yeri, the sentry post, which is connected to the three main sections of the Harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles in the Courtyard of the Eunuch...tif
  • The corridor outside the main entrance of the Harem, separating the living quarters of the family, concubines, and Sultan from the Harem Eunuchs. The door leads out into the Nobet Yeri, the sentry post, which is connected to the three main sections of the Harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles in the Courtyard of the Eunuch...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020919...tif
  • The Private Audience Hall / Chamber of Petitions (or Throne Room or Arz Odası) at Topkapi Palace. Originally constructed in the 16th century, it was renovated after the fire of 1856 to its current appearance. it was used as a throne room and audience hall for Sulltans. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Audience Chamber at Topkapi...tif
  • Iglesia de la Merced is regarded as one of the most beautiful of Granada's churches. It was originally built in 1539, but in subsequent centuries it was destroyed or damaged and rebuilt several times. The current baroque facade dates to 1783. The church's most recent renovation came after being being damaged by William Walker's men in 1854, with the restoration done in 1862.
    Tiles in Iglesia de la Merced, Grana...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020917...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020738...tif
  • SINTRA, Portugal - The Palace of Sintra (Palácio Nacional de Sintra) is a mediaeval royal palace in Sintra and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site that encompasses several sites in and around Sintra, just outside Lisbon. The palace dates to at least the early 15th century and was at its peak during the 15th and 16th centuries. It remains one of the best-preserved royal residences in Portugal.
    Colored Marble Tiles at the Palace o...tif
  • The corridor outside the main entrance of the Harem, separating the living quarters of the family, concubines, and Sultan from the Harem Eunuchs. The door leads out into the Nobet Yeri, the sentry post, which is connected to the three main sections of the Harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles in the Courtyard of the Eunuch...tif
  • The corridor outside the main entrance of the Harem, separating the living quarters of the family, concubines, and Sultan from the Harem Eunuchs. The door leads out into the Nobet Yeri, the sentry post, which is connected to the three main sections of the Harem. The Imperial Harem was the inner sanctum of the Topkapi Palace where the Sultan and his family lived. Standing on a peninsular overlooking the Bosphorus Strait and Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
    Tiles in the Courtyard of the Eunuch...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020919...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020916...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020737...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020917...tif
  • Buildings and decorations in the Enderun, or Inner Palace, at Topkapi Palace. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Tiles at Topkapi Palace (03302020915...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - Black and white mosaic tiles lining Rossio Square. Formally known as Pedro IV Square (or Praça de D. Pedro IV in Portuguese), Rossio Square has been a vibrant public commons in Lisbon for centuries. At its center stands a column topped with a statue of King Pedro IV (Peter IV; 1798-1834) that was erected in 1870.
    Rossio Square in Lisbon Portugal (17...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - Black and white mosaic tiles lining Rossio Square. Formally known as Pedro IV Square (or Praça de D. Pedro IV in Portuguese), Rossio Square has been a vibrant public commons in Lisbon for centuries. At its center stands a column topped with a statue of King Pedro IV (Peter IV; 1798-1834) that was erected in 1870.
    Rossio Square in Lisbon Portugal (17...tif
  • Detail of the roof tiles and paintings on top of a restored building at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Roof Detai...tif
  • Carefully stacked roof tiles and ornate paintings on the roof of a restored building at the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam. A self-enclosed and fortified palace, the complex includes the Purple Forbidden City, which was the inner sanctum of the imperial household, as well as temples, courtyards, gardens, and other buildings. Much of the Imperial City was damaged or destroyed during the Vietnam War. It is now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Imperial City Hue Vietnam Roof (L323...tif
  • LISBON, Portugal - Black and white mosaic tiles lining Rossio Square. Formally known as Pedro IV Square (or Praça de D. Pedro IV in Portuguese), Rossio Square has been a vibrant public commons in Lisbon for centuries. At its center stands a column topped with a statue of King Pedro IV (Peter IV; 1798-1834) that was erected in 1870.
    Rossio Square in Lisbon Portugal (17...tif
  • An ornately decorated tiled ceiling in the Harem of the Topkapi Palace, the Ottoman palace in Istanbul's Sultanahmet district.
    Ornate tiled ceiling at the Harem of...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk Dome Ceiling at Topkap...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Selim II (reign 1566-1574) in which the Sultan, his wife Nurbana Sultan, along with other family members, including sons and daughters, are buried. It was the first tomb constructed in the Hagia Sophia cemetery. Designed by Architect Sinan in 1577, it features and octagonal plan with two domes and is decorated with Iznik tiles and calligraphy inscriptions. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Selim II at Hagia Sop...tif
  • The sculptured roof and tiles of one of the buildings at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. The temple was built in 1070 and is one of several temples in Vietnam which are dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars.
    Temple of Literature Hanoi Roof Scul...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk Dome Ceiling at Topkap...tif
  • The Baghdad Pavilion (or Baghdad Kiosk) was built to commemorate the Baghdad Campaign of Sultan Murad IV after 1638. With its tiles dating to the 17th century, mother-of-pearl, tortoise-shell decorated cupboard and window panels, this pavilion is one of the last examples of the classical palace architecture. From the mid-18th century onwards, the building was used as the Library of the Privy Chamber. On a peninsula overlooking both the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign over Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. Today it is one of Istanbul's primary tourist attractions.
    Baghdad Kiosk at Topkapi Palace, Ist...tif
  • The tomb of Sultan Murad III in the cemetery of Hagia Sophia. Constructed in 1599, it has a hexagonal plan with a central dome supported by six columns. The center of the dome is decorated with the kalima-i tewhid in kufic style. Inside is decorated with coral-red Iznik tiles, mother-of-pearl, and ebony. The tomb includes the Sultan as well as his wife, Safiya Sultana, and his sons and daughters. The cemetery of Hagia Sophia, next to the main building, contains five tombs belonging to Ottoman Sultans and their family members.
    Tomb of Sultan Murad III at Hagia So...tif
  • A tiled window facade in colored glaze technique from Haseki Hurrem Sultan Medrese ca. 1540 in the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Interior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Interior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Exterior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Exterior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Exterior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Exterior of the Tiled Kiosk at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
  • Built in 1590 during the reign of Sultan Murad III (1574-1593), this fountain is ornately decorated with popular motifs of the time and region, including the peacock, tulips, carnations, and flowering plum branches. The Tiled Kiosk was commissioned by Sultan Mehmed II in 1472 and is one of the oldest buildings in Istanbul. It features Ottoman civil architecture, and was a part of the Topkapı Palace outer gardens. It was used as the Imperial Museum between 1875 and 1891 before the collection moved to the newly constructed main building. It was opened to public in 1953 as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. The Istanbul Archaeology Museums, housed in three buildings in what was originally the gardens of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey, holds over 1 million artifacts relating to Islamic art, historical archeology of the Middle East and Europe (as well as Turkey), and a building devoted to the ancient orient.
    Istanbul Archaeology Museums Tiled K...tif
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