Tag: behind

How a Royal Scandal Created One of the World’s Greatest Sacred Masterpieces

How a Royal Scandal Created One of the World’s Greatest Sacred Masterpieces

Fundacion Rapala – The Blue Mosque rises over Istanbul with a calm beauty that almost hides the drama behind its creation. Officially known as the Sultan Ahmed Royal Scandal Mosque, it has watched over the city for more than 400 years, standing between Europe and Asia near the Bosphorus. Inside, more than 20,000 İznik tiles