Archtitecture – Islamic Architecture – Gardens

Wateway in front of the Taj Mahal
1632

Islamic gardens pay particular attention to water themes and shade. They reflect the charbah quadrilateral layout. The purpose of an islamic garden is rest, reflection, and contemplation. Aromatic plants are often used.


A Rill fountail in the Al Azhar Park
Cairo, Egypt


Chehel Sotoun Pavilion and Garden
1647, Istafan


Garden and Park area in the second courtyard of the Topkapi Palace
Istanbul, Turkey


Tomb of Jahangir, Gardens at Shahdara Bagh
1626, Lahore, Pakistan



Garden courtyard in the Generalife of Granada
14th century



Shalamr Gardens, A UNESCO world heritage site
1642, Lahore



Babur Garden, Depics a stepped garden
1528, Kabul, Afganistan



Humayuns Tomb
1565, Delhi, India



Nishat Gardens Mughal Garden
1633, Kashmir