Categories: Curiosities

These Are the Most Beautiful Mosques in the World

Raised amid historic Islamic architecture in Baku, Azerbaijan, interior designer Leyla Uluhanli’s appreciation for the architectural splendor of mosques began at a young age. This childhood exposure turned into a lifelong fascination, which has now lead to a comprehensive new guide to 53 of the world’s most beautiful structures.

Mosques: Splendors of Islam (Rizzoli, $75) explores places of both historic and contemporary places of worship from the Great Mosque of Córdoba in Spain to the minimalist Sancaklar Mosque in Istanbul.

Architecture and design experts and scholars shed light on the architectural and ornamental elements and themes that distinguish Islamic architecture, as well as the components that are unique to each region. Read on to tour 10 incredible mosques around the globe.

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Easy Seniors Life

Recent Posts

15 Types of Insurance It Pays to Have

Lots of things can go wrong in life, from fires and floods to your car…

6 years ago

15 Ways to Procrastinate Productively

Procrastination is often considered the mortal enemy of productivity. However, while we've been conditioned to…

6 years ago

9 Best Foods for a Healthy Heart

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in US…

6 years ago

20 Hidden Sources of Income Lying Around Your House

The unused items collecting dust in your home could be worth hundreds or even thousands…

6 years ago

15 Ugly Truths About Retirement

From dealing with unexpected medical costs to supporting adult children, Americans often find themselves facing…

6 years ago

12 People Who Retired Young (and How They Did It)

After shooting 15 films in seven years, Macaulay Culkin decided to quit acting at age…

6 years ago