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.
These buildings, especially those initiated by Süleyman, his wife Hürrem (Roxelana), and Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha, featured extensive tile usage. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul (the "Blue Mosque") contains a staggering 20,000 tiles.