1161-2845 - Decorative frieze pediment on the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

1161-2819 - Demon Giant statue guards an entrance to The Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand

1158-22 - Bou Inania Medersa, Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meknes, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-34 - The ornate interior of Madersa Bou Inania, Fes el-Bali, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-80 - Bab Boujeloud Gate (The Blue Gate), Fes, Morocco, North Africa

1158-74 - Mosaic detail from the House of Dionysus, Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-51 - Bou Inania Medersa, Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Meknes, Meknes-Tafilalet, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-40 - Royal Palace door, Fes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-8 - Royal Palace door, Fes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-75 - Mosaic detail from the House of Dionysus, Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-7 - Royal Palace door, Fes, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-76 - Mosaic detail from the House of Dionysus, Volubilis, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

1158-62 - The ornate interior of Madersa Bou Inania, Fes el Bali, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Fez, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

832-217977 - Fish mosaic, Aveiro, North Portugal, Portugal, Europe

832-198780 - Wall mosaic in honour of the bullfighter Domingo Ortega in Las Ventas Bullring, Madrid, Spain, Iberian Peninsula, Europe

832-188090 - The Greeting to the Sun, art work by Nikola Basic, Zadar, Dalmatia, Adriatic, Croatia, Europe

832-179120 - Colorful faience tiles on the Friday or Congregational mosque in the historic town of Yazd, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iran, Persia, Asia

832-179012 - Colorful tiles at the historic Friday or Congregational Mosque in Hamadan, Hamedan, Iran, Persia, Asia

832-179064 - Colorful faience tiles in the central prayer hall of Shah or Imam, Emam Mosque at Meidan-e Emam, Naqsh-e Jahan, Imam Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia

832-179369 - Highlight of Persian architecture, interior of Sheik Lotfollah, Lotf Allah Mosque, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Esfahan, Isfahan, Iran, Persia, Asia

832-179013 - Historic Friday or Congregational Mosque in Hamadan, Hamedan, Iran, Persia, Asia

832-187414 - Patterned tiles at the palace in the Plaza de Espana in Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

832-168660 - Octagon, blue mosaic-tiled swimming pool on a terrace of an apartment in Majorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Europe

747-1467 - A mosaic pavement by Miro and building decorated with Umbrellas, on Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, Europe

809-5478 - Mosaic of Mary and Jesus, Santa Francesca Romana church, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

1126-438 - Mosaic of dolphin from Temple to Athena, Soloi, North Cyprus, Cyprus, Europe

809-5373 - Mosaic of Eve and the serpent in Sacro Cuore di Gesu church, Gallipoli, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

809-5378 - Mosaic of Adam and Eve after the fall, on the floor of the central nave, Otranto Duomo (Cathedral), Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

809-5376 - Mosaic on the floor of the central nave of Cain killing Abel, Otranto duomo (cathedral), Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

809-5377 - Mosaic of Abel and Cain offering presents to God on the floor of the central nave, Otranto duomo (cathedral), Otranto, Lecce, Apulia, Italy, Europe

832-98320 - Club Espanol, Spanish Club, casino, restaurant, historic building, Spanish tiles, Moorish style, Plaza Arturo Prat square, Iquique, Norte Grande, Northern Chile, Chile, South America

832-154888 - Blue doors of a house, doors surrounded by stone carvings and tile mosaics, Essaouira, Morocco, Africa

832-154902 - Partial view, interior with wash fountain and columns with stucco ornaments and tile mosaics in the mausoleum Mulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco, Africa

832-154880 - Courtyard of the Medersa Attarine with wash fountain, walls and arches decorated with cedar wood carvings, stucco ornaments and tile mosaics, Fes, Morocco, Africa

832-154885 - Medersa Attarine, door carved from cedar wood, walls with columns, stucco ornaments and mosaics, Fes, Morocco, Africa

832-136476 - Partial view, interior with wash fountains, columns, stucco ornaments and tile mosaics in the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail, Meknes, Morocco, Africa

832-125654 - Geometric mosaic made of tiles by Sara Morris, Paul-Klee-Platz square, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen arts collection, K20 building, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

832-125653 - Geometric mosaic made of tiles by Sara Morris, Paul-Klee-Platz square, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen arts collection, K20 building, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

832-125655 - Geometric mosaic made of tiles by Sara Morris, Paul-Klee-Platz square, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen arts collection, K20 building, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

832-125652 - Your natural yellow daylight, installation art by Olafur Eliasson, Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen arts collection, K20 building, Duesseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Europe

832-117731 - Tile mural on the Iglesia de los Martires or Church of Martyrs, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

832-117730 - Tile mural of Jesus on the Iglesia de los Martires or Church of Martyrs, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

832-101404 - Decorative niche in an arcade, Sultan Quaboos Grand Mosque, Capital Area, Oman, Middle East

832-101406 - Decorative niche in an arcade, Sultan Quaboos Grand Mosque, Capital Area, Oman, Middle East

832-98327 - Set tables, Club Espanol, Casino, Spanish Club, restaurant, historic building, Spanish tiles, Moorish style, Plaza Arturo Prat square, Iquique, Norte Grande, Northern Chile, Chile, South America

832-101410 - Decorative niche in an arcade, Sultan Quaboos Grand Mosque, Capital Area, Oman, Middle East

832-80427 - Fountain with coat of arms of the surrounding towns, here Altea, mountain village of Polop de la Marina, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

832-80428 - Fountain with coat of arms of the surrounding towns, here Benidorm, mountain village of Polop de la Marina, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

832-80434 - Tile mosaic "Casita Blanca", White House, on a facade, Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

832-80429 - Fountain with coat of arms of the surrounding towns, here Alicante, mountain village of Polop de la Marina, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

832-80432 - Mosaic wall with the landmark rock Penon de Ifach, port of Calpe, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

832-80430 - Fountain with coat of arms of the surrounding towns, here Elche, mountain village of Polop de la Marina, Costa Blanca, Spain, Europe

1113-91040 - Sculpture, mural, visitors, Pergamon Museum, the Pergamon temple, antique collection, blue wall tiles, Museum Island, Berlin State Museums, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, Berlin, Germany

1113-91041 - Sculpture, mural, visitors, Pergamon Museum, the Pergamon temple, antique collection, blue wall tiles, Museum Island, Berlin State Museums, Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, Berlin, Germany

1113-44093 - Colourful Mosaic, Plaza de Espana, Sevilla, Sevilla Province, Spain, Mediterranean Countries

1113-38204 - Detail of tile mosaic at Alhambra, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

776-3672 - Market Square Park, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

756-2443 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

776-3673 - Market Square Park, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

776-3674 - Tilework in Market Square Park, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

776-3671 - Tilework in Market Square Park, Houston, Texas, United States of America, North America

756-2444 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2439 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2450 - Fountain, Palais de la Bahia, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2442 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2440 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2441 - Saadian Tombs, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

756-2451 - Fountain, Palais de la Bahia, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

857-62819 - Floral & geometric patterns of restored Timurid tile mosaics decorate a wall in the courtyard of the Friday Mosque or "Masjid-i Jami", the largest mosque in Herat, dating to 1200 AD, Herat, Afghanistan. Much of the Ghorid and Timurid decorations on the mosque had been badly damaged during the centuries, but a restoration project begun in 1943 continues today.

1113-1673 - Lower court, Antoni Gaudí's Parc Guell, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

857-70416 - The Sheik Lotfollah Mosque and refelction pool in Emam Khomeini Square, Esfahan, Iran

857-70418 - The entrance portal and tile detail to the Sheik Lotfollah Mosque, Emam Khomeini Square, Esfahan, Iran

857-70417 - The Sheik Lotfollah Mosque and refelction pool in Emam Khomeini Square, Esfahan, Iran

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.

857-42813 - A bright green door at an entrance to a church Santa Cruz, Guatemala

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.

800-1192 - Tourists on Selaron Steps (Escadaria Selaron), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

800-1193 - People on Selaron Steps (Escadaria Selaron), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

800-1190 - People walking down Selaron Steps (Escadaria Selaron), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

800-1191 - People on Selaron Steps (Escadaria Selaron), Lapa, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America

1194-1096 - Uzbekistan detail of tilework at shah-i-zinda necropolis of mausolea, samarkand

1194-1624 - Morocco karouione mosque, fes.

809-4318 - Tilework mosaic of Santo Domingo, Granada, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

809-4333 - Azulejo mosaic tilework panels, Arcos de la Frontera, Andalucia, Spain, Europe

841-607 - Mosaic floor, House of Dionysos, Quarter of the Theatre, archaeological site, Delos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cyclades Islands, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

776-2694 - Tile mosaic of Welsh crest at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff City, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

776-2675 - Tile Mosaic by Joan Miro on Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

776-2676 - Tile Mosaic by Joan Miro on Las Ramblas, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, Europe

809-3970 - Paris Great Mosque, Paris, France, Europe

813-131 - Part of the Amphitrite Roman mosaic, House of Amphitrite, Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

813-110 - Minaret of the Great Mosque (Jamaa el Zitouna ) and local pottery, Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

813-130 - Angel riding on a dolphin, part of the Amphitrite Roman mosaic, House of Amphitrite, Bulla Regia Archaeological Site, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

813-112 - Minaret of the Great Mosque (Jamaa el Zitouna), Medina, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tunis, Tunisia, North Africa, Africa

797-8126 - Albania, Tirana, Skanderberg Square Mosaic on the facade of the National History Museum

746-62517 - Mosaic fountain, Park Guell of Antoni Gaudì, Barcelona, Spain, Europe

829-638 - Detail of mosaic in an alcove in the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman.

817-43482 - 'Azulejo' tiles in the Miradouro Santa Luzia depicting Crusaders, Lisbon, Portugal

817-43481 - 'Azulejo' tiles in the Miradouro Santa Luzia depicting Praca do Comercio, Lisbon, Portugal

817-53302 - Mosaic, Plaza de espana, Parque maria luisa, Seville, Andalucia, Spain.