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	Iznik / Nicea - Turkey
		IZNIK, which is a very old town, was first established in 310 B.C. It was ruled by Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk Empires and remained under the sovereignty of Ottoman Empire for a long time.
		Throughout the history, IZNIK, which was famous with its pottery, remained as an important center of trade on the road to the east from Istanbul.
		IZNIK is remarkable for the monuments belonging to the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Age.
	www.turizm.net /cities/iznik (351 words)

	Iznik, Turkey-Adiyamanli.org-
		Iznik ware was soft and sandy, being of grayish-white clay covered with a thin, usually white slip (a mixture of clay and water).
		70-80 percent of an Iznik tile is composed of quartz and quartzite.
		The Iznik Foundation was established with the aim of introducing to the world the cultural and artistic legacy and heritage of Iznik and its environs, and is primarily concerned with the revival of the traditional art of under-glazing.
	www.adiyamanli.org /iznik.html (1803 words)

	Iznik
		Iznik's prosperity, which was interrupted by the competing growth of nearby Istanbul as an Ottoman center after 1453, revived in the 16th century with the introduction of faience pottery making.
		Iznik ware was soft and sandy, being of grayish-white clay covered with a thin, usually white slip (a mixture of clay and water).
		Old Iznik tiles reached their heyday in the 16th century, and the masterpieces produced at that time are regarded as the most valuable specimens in the art of ceramics by the leading museums of the world.
	www.mondial-tour.com /iznik.htm (1479 words)

	Ýznik Belediyesi
		The craftsmans in Iznik had a great skill to imitate the China porcelains and their skills were imporved throgh the 16 th century.
		Iznik eartenware was became a serius trade in last years of 16 th century.
		Many foreign travellers, traders and diplomats were bought Iznik made earthenware in 19 th century due the admiration to orient and other exotic places.
	www.iznik.bel.tr /bld-gov/ENG/ETILE.HTM (783 words)

	Iznik - The Pottery of Ottoman Turkey :: boraonline.com
		The Iznik ceramic industry was established and patronized by the Court of the Sultans, and its successive stylistic phases reflect the major changes in Ottoman taste from the late 15th to the 17th century.
		Before tile production at Iznik began in earnest in the 16th century, the ceramic revetments used to adorn buildings in Bursa and Edirne, the first capitals of the Ottoman state, and later in Istanbul are thought to have been made by peripatetic master potters of various origins who worked near the construction site.
		The latter led to the growing use of European porcelain and whatever old Iznik pottery had survived the fires and earthquakes fell out of favour and was thrown away or sold off, victim to the fashion for foreign wares.
	www.boraonline.com /iznik.asp (294 words)

	Travel to Iznik/Turkey-Iznik Tiles/Iznik Ceramics
		In the true sense of the word, Iznik is an archeological and historical art laboratory of the Romans, Byzantines, Seljuk and Ottoman Turks.
		The most widely accepted theory is that the demand from Istanbul for the use of these tiles in major public buildings such as mosques and palaces had fallen during the period of decline of the empire.
		The town was invaded by Greeks in September 1920, and towards the final stages of the war it was burnt to the ground by the defeated invaders and the inhabitants had to flee.
	www.bigglook.com /biggtraveleng/cities/iznik.asp (535 words)

	ASMA SOCIETY \| American Society for Muslim Advancement
		Iznik (ancient Nicaea) is a town in Northwest Turkey and in its heyday--during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566)-- was an important artistic and cultural center.
		Although traditional Iznik tiles have not been produced for over 300 years, they are well known all over the world for their vibrant colors and the complexity and diversity of their designs.
		The Iznik Foundation was established in 1993 by Professor Dr. Isil Akbaygil, with the aim of revealing and reviving a cultural heritage which had been neglected for many years.
	www.asmasociety.org /culture/visual_iznik.html (678 words)

	Hotels in Turkey \| Hotels in Istanbul \| Blue Voyage Yachting and Cabin Charters \| Iznik
		The Haci Özbek Mosque with its single dome represented Iznik’s Turkish Period masterpieces and was considered to be a pioneering effort in the development of Ottoman mosques.
		The fabulous Iznik tiles that were created in workshops along Lake Iznik in the 15-17th centuries were used in the structures of that age and earned the amazement of the entire world.
		Today masterpieces originating from Iznik, such as the porcelain tiles that decorate numerous mosques, tombs, palaces and villas along with porcelain plates and oil lamps are on display in museums in Turkey and throughout the world.
	www.exploreturkey.com /exptur.phtml?id=38 (468 words)

	Iznik Tiles
		The chinaware of Iznik, an art which began here in Byzantine times and reached its zenith under the Ottoman Turks, is a striking example, and the potteries of Iznik played a central role in the town's destiny.
		Iznik's potters had to compete to survive, and they did so by imitating the Chinese designs from Yuan and early Ming porcelain, of which abundant examples were available.
		Iznik's potters developed a style which diverged significantly from that of the court decorators, and more over began to enrich their repertoire with human and animal figures and ship motifs.
	www.armory.com /~ssahin/articles/article6.html (1028 words)

	Special Advertising Section -- Turkey The Bridge
		Işil Akbaygil established the Iznik Foundation in 1993 to revive the traditional handcraft and to unearth the secrets of masters who carried the know-how of this ancient art to the grave with them.
		Iznik Foundation tiles and pottery are the product of meticulous handwork, beginning from the selection of flawless quality of the basic material - quartz.
		Technically, the tiles are humidity-absorbent due to the porous character of the biscuit; static electricity-absorbent due to the quartz body; excellent insulation elements allow for perfect maintenance due to the glasslike quartz glaze.
	www.sciam.com /turkey/11.cfm (578 words)

	GURTOUR TRAVEL AGENCY istanbul - TURKEY,Hotel,Why Turkey ?
		Iznik subsequently became famous for its magnificent tiles, but after the workshops were transferred to Istanbul c.
		The Iznik Tile is adapted to the present day without spoiling its inherent quality and aesthetic values.
		One other activity is to scan the inventories in museums and architectural works of old Iznik tiles both in Turkey and abroad, and to establish a documentation center.
	www.gurtour.com.tr /index.asp?content=wt&a=iznik (2105 words)

	Information about IZNIK (NICAEA), TURKEY
		Iznik is in the Marmara Region of Turkey near Bursa.
		The Iznik city walls measure 4970 meters in length and were built around the town in the shape of a pentagon.
		Iznik, through its history was always in danger of attack, and in the 8th century the walls were strengthened with stones taken from the theater.
	www.tour-turkey.com /iznik3.htm (746 words)

	Iznik (Nicaea) - All About Turkey
		Iznik, a city with a cultural heritage of 2400 years, is preparing for a huge celebration.
		Iznik has been described by the Christian world as the third "holy city" after Jerusalem and the Vatican.
		Later Empress Irene convened the 7th Council in Iznik in 787 A.D. At the end of the 19th Council held in the Vatican in 1962, Iznik was declared a "holy city" for Christians.
	www.allaboutturkey.com /iznik.htm (1263 words)

	Iznik
		Town in northwestern Turkey with 20,000 inhabitants (2004 estimate) on the eastern shore of Lake Iznik.
		Iznik has good connections with other urban centres by road.
		Iznik is dominated by the ancient Roman and Byzantine ramparts, almost 4.5 km in circumference.
	lexicorient.com /e.o/iznik.htm (366 words)

	information about iznik,iznik tours, hotel in iznik, nicaea in Turkey,visit to nicaea,crusades tours turkey,biblical ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Iznik was captured by Sultan Orhan in 1331.
		Iznik has become one of the major halting place and temporary quaters on the way from Istanbul to Anatolian cities for Ottoman Army.Between XVI -XVI, Iznik has had an important position on Turkish Cultural Life.
		Iznik, which is located at the South Marmara Region and founded by the Iznik Lake, is a touristic town and 85 kms far from Bursa.
	www.ezoptravel.com /ezopnew/turkey/istanbul/iznik.htm (538 words)

	Iznik Standard Travertine - FloorzBuzz
		Iznik premium travertine tile flooring is becoming more and more popular for both homes and commercial buildings for these reasons.
		The premium Iznik tile is a classy choice, rich in appearance and practicality.
		Iznik premium Travertine is a tasteful choice for your tile floor project.
	www.floorzbuzz.com /productcart/pc/viewCat_h.asp?idCategory=3 (181 words)

	Powell's Books - Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics by Walter B. Denny
		He then examines the relationship between the court style of Istanbul and the cermaic ateliers in Iznik in nearby Bithynia, and the crucial role of two styles dubbed by the author the "enchanted forest" and "heavenly garden" (the saz and aux quartre fleurs styles) and their creators, Shah Kulu and Kara Memi.
		Finally, he covers Iznik works with human or animal imagery, the patronage of non-Muslim communities within the Ottoman Empire, and the chronicle of destruction and damage of tiled monuments due to war, earthquake, and fire.
		The first study of Iznik ceramics to combine these different thematic elements, the book reflects Professor Denny's ambition, almost thirty-five years after completing his doctoral dissertation on Iznik tiles and after well over a dozen publications on the subject, to create a comprehensive overview of this beautiful and popular art form.
	www.powells.com /biblio?PID=24351&cgi=product&isbn=0500511926 (319 words)

	Iznik Turkey Photo Gallery by Dick Osseman at pbase.com
		The city where the Iznik ware, a certain kind of earthenware, was produced, which during the 15th and 16th century was at its most beautiful.
		We found our way to Iznik virtually by mistake but were very glad we did.
		Iznik may not be a city with gypsies (did you railroad them?), but it seems to be a town with a gypsy phobia (or would it be hate?).
	www.pbase.com /dosseman/iznik_turkey (0 words)

	Iznik \| Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
		Iznik, a town in northwestern Turkey on the eastern shore of Iznik Lake, is surrounded by walls with four gates.
		The colorful, abstract decoration of Iznik ware was painted in blue, turquoise and purple, and red, against a white ground.
		Iznik's ceramics industry was revived beginning in 1985.
	www.bookrags.com /research/iznik-ema-03 (281 words)

	Bursa Turkey Tourism: Iznik - SideStep
		Iznik is synonymous with Ottoman ceramic art, which reached its pinnacle in the 15th and 16th centuries during the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent.
		One of the first challenges is the acquisition of the raw materials, as authentic Iznik pieces contain a high ratio of quartz, a semiprecious stone.
		In the center of town are the well-preserved remains of the Church of Aya Sofya (admission 70¢), an 11th-century church that preserves parts of the mosaic flooring and a partially exposed fresco of the Pantocrator in the niche of the left aisle.
	www.sidestep.com /travel-info-g3049139-t46433-iznik_bursa_turkey (830 words)

	Ataman Hotel - Chameleon patterned Iznik Tiles
		Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries the Iznik tile potteries produced almost exclusively for the Ottoman court, both to adorn the palace itself and also the mosques and other buildings founded by sultans and statesmen.
		Iznik ware is characterised by strikingly lovely designs and superb use of colour, and was as highly prized at the time it was made as it is today.
		Iznik's potteries gradually declined from the late 17th century onwards, and eventually closed down altogether.
	www.atamanhotel.com /iznik-tiles2.html (545 words)

	TSR Museum ceramics (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Iznik wares of the 16th and 17th centuries are represented in the collection by 35 vessels and tiles.
		This dish belongs to one of the most decorative and typical Iznik vessels and may be attributed to the period between 1560-75.
		But Iznik was producing large number of ceramic tiles which were extensively used in mosque and palace decorations.
	www.trmkt.com /iznik.html (284 words)

	Turkey Travel Agency,let's go istanbul,istanbul travel agency, istanbul tours turkey hotels, istanbul hotel in turkey
		The town of IZNIK (Nicaea) lies on the eastern shores of the lake of the same name.
		IZNIK, which is a very old town, was first established in 310 B.C. It was ruled by Roman, Byzantine, and Seljuk Empires and remained under the sovereignty of Ottoman Empire for a long time.
		During Ottoman sovereignty, the pottery art of IZNIK influenced the European arts and all Ottoman handcrafts became famous and demanded.
	www.letsgo-turkey.com /toursites/iznik.html (333 words)

	Bursa : Iznik (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Iznik is synonymous with Ottoman ceramic art, which reached its pinnacle in the 15th and 16th centuries during the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent.
		One of the first challenges is the acquisition of the raw materials, as authentic Iznik pieces contain a high ratio of quartz, a semiprecious stone.
		In the center of town are the well-preserved remains of the Church of Aya Sofya (admission 70¢), an 11th-century church that preserves parts of the mosaic flooring and a partially exposed fresco of the Pantocrator in the niche of the left aisle.
	www.frommers.com /destinations/print-narrative.cfm?destID=2891&catID=2891027695 (825 words)

	Iznik tiles brought to daily life When musical notes meet colours Next week's opera and ballet activities in Ankara - ...
		Iznik tiles, whose production technics were rediscovered by the Iznik Foundation after 300 years, brought Anatolian culture to modern architecture.
		Actually, the foundation set its heart on this work and Iznik tiles are used in every kind of goods in daily life such as rings, necklaces, washbasins, home accessories and etc. The aim of Akbaygil is to use Iznik tiles in life.
		Iznik is located on the banks of the lake of the same name in the province of Bursa in the northwestern part of Anatolia.
	www.turkishdailynews.com.tr /archives.php?id=29866 (2609 words)

	Cornucopia's London Turkish restaurant reviews: Iznik, by Christopher Ryan
		Iznik is a treasure trove of Turcobilia, antiquarian and noveau.
		Iznik's patlican salatasi is more in the style of the Levantine variation, baba ghanoush, but this paste of charcoal-grilled aubergine, lemon, parsley and garlic (optional) has the added ingredients of yoghurt, cream and green pepper in place of tahini (sesame paste).
		Chicken Iznik - chargrilled chicken breasts (marinated in cream, m ilk, fl pepper and olive oil), rice and salad - sounds pure bistro, and must be just what Islington ordered.
	www.cornucopia.net /16ryanrestaurants.html (907 words)

	Moon and Stars Project
		The apex of ceramic development is Iznik came during the reign of Ottoman Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566).
		Iznik is a special, mystical place; it is of great importance in political, religious and art history.
		This is due in large part to the tireless efforts of the Iznik Foundation, which is housed in a sprawling compound of studios, laboratories, libraries and kilns.
	www.moonandstarsproject.org /diger/iznikunder3.shtml (1129 words)

	Iznik Tiles (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Iznik ware is widely recognized as one of the most important examples of Islamic art and can be seen in some of the world’s most prestigious museums, not to say commanding high prices on the occasions that examples come to auction.
		Some of the finest examples of Iznik ware can be seen in Istanbul in the tiled walls of the Rüstem Pasha and Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosques, in the mausoleum of Süleyman the magnificent, and in Topkapi Palace.
		Despite its enduring beauty, during the eighteenth century production of Iznik ware lessened probably due to the decline in the power of the Ottoman Empire and the consequent decrease in construction of palaces and mosques As the techniques were forgotten, this unique art form became impossible to recreate.
	ww3.telerama.com /~jdehullu/islam/more_037.htm (331 words)

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