1126-2476 - Blue tiles (Azulejos) on exterior of Chapel of Santa Catarina (Chapel of Souls), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe
1126-2420 - Blue tiles (Azulejos) on exterior of Chapel of Santa Catarina (Chapel of Souls), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe
1126-2417 - Blue tiles (Azulejos) on exterior of Chapel of Santa Catarina (Chapel of Souls), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, Norte, Portugal, Europe
1373-400 - Detail of the Plaza de Espana, an architectural ensemble and largest building of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929, Maria Luisa Park, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe
1243-557 - Aerial of the Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha, built to commemorate the Portuguese victory over the Castilians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Batalha, Centro, Portugal, Europe
1382-310 - Cloister of the Clarisses, with the unique addition of majolica tiles in Rococo style, Santa Chiara complex, Naples, Campania region, Italy, Europe
1382-309 - Cloister of the Clarisses, with the unique addition of majolica tiles in Rococo style, Santa Chiara complex, Naples, Campania region, Italy, Europe
1382-272 - Restructured neo-Gothic country estate of King Carlo Alberto of Savoy and renovated 19th century farm structures housing the University of Gastronomic Sciences, Pollenzo, Province of Cuneo, Piedmont region, Italy, Europe
1384-399 - Garden and swimming pool, Dar al Hossoun hotel, architects Eric Ossart and Arnaud Maurieres, Taroudant, Sous Valley, Morocco, North Africa, Africa
857-68851 - Esfahan, Iran - February, 2008: School girls dressed in pink visiting Imam Mosque. The 17th century mosque was built by Shah Abbas I and is considered one of the most beautiful in world with is blue-tile mosaic design and massive dome.
857-33933 - Women in burqas flock like doves to the entrance of the main mosque at the Blue Mosque complex, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province, September 23, 2002. Wednesday mornings are reserved for women to come and worship at the mosque.Elaborate tilework and decorated spires adorn the mosque, also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Hazrat Ali was the son-in-law of the prophet Mohammed), who is believed to be buried here. The shrine, of particular importance for Afghanistan's Shi'ite Muslims, was first built in the 12th century, destroyed by Genghis Khan, and rebuilt in 1481. The current mosque, considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in Central Asia, is a modern restoration.
857-33935 - Tajik women proudly pose with their children, burqa's thrown back, in front of the main entrance to the Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh Province. Wednesday mornings are reserved for women to come and worship at the mosque. Elaborate tilework and decorated spires adorn the mosque, also known as the Shrine of Hazrat Ali (Hazrat Ali was the son-in-law of the prophet Mohammed), who is believed to be buried here. The shrine, of particular importance for Afghanistan's Shi'ite Muslims, was first built in the 12th century, destroyed by Genghis Khan, and rebuilt in 1481. The current mosque, considered by some to be one of the most beautiful in Central Asia, is a modern restoration.