New Edinburgh in Ottawa, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
1. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik Marker
IZNIK TILES
The style of tile shown here dates back to the 16th century, and originates in the town of Iznik, a centre for ceramics in Turkey. Tiles such as these traditionally adorned Turkish architecture, and are representative of the cultural and artistic treasures of the Ottoman Empire. Tulips originated in Turkey, and were a common theme in Turkish art.
These tiles are a gift to the National Capital Commission, to the Tulip Capital of Canada and to all Canadians from the Iznik Foundation and the Turkish Embassy.
Dedicated on May 8, 2002.
Le style de ces carreaux date du XVIe siècle et a été créé dans la ville d'Iznik, un centre de céramique en Turquie. Des carreaux comme ceux-ci ont servi traditionnellement d'ornement dans l'architecture turque et illustrent bien les trésors culturels et artistiques de l'Empire ottoman. Originaires de Turquie, les tulipes sont souvent représentées dans l'art turc.
Ces carreaux de céramique ont été offerts à la Commission de la capitale nationale, à la capitale des tulipes du Canada et à tous les Canadiens par la Fondation Iznik et l'ambassade de Turquie.
Inauguration faite le 8 mai 2002.
Erected 2002
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 2002.
Location. 45° 26.52′ N, 75° 41.708′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. It is in New Edinburgh. It is at the intersection of Sussex Drive (County Highway 93) and Stanley Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Sussex Drive. Marker and tile plinth are in Rideau Falls Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50 Sussex Drive, Ottawa ON K1M 2K1, Canada. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Ontario. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The International Peace Garden/Le Jardin International de la Paix (a few steps
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
2. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik and Marker
Also see . . . Not Just a Souvenir: The Untold Story of Turkey’s Iznik Tiles (Denisyuk, 2018). (Submitted on October 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.
3. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
4. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
5. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2024
6. Iznik Tiles/Céramique d'Iznik
Credits. This page was last revised on October 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 13, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
