Tiles of the Topkapi Palace

The tiles of Topkapi Palace are the result of the close relationship of Sultan Mohamed II with the artisans of the time, based in Iznik (Nicaea). Previously, the tiles had been used only in mosques and tombs, but the Sultan demanded that the decoration of the palace consisted of artisans creating their own style. The best example is this palace and the mosques including the Blue Mosque.