In these buildings, especially those commissioned by Süleyman, his wife Hürrem (Roxelana) and his Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, large quantities of tiles were used. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul (the "Blue Mosque") alone contains 20,000 tiles.
In these structures, especially those commissioned by Süleyman, his wife Hürrem (Roxelana), and Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, considerable quantities of decorative elements were employed. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul (the "Blue Mosque") boasts an impressive 20,000 tiles.