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All Iran Shiraz Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque

A spectacular rainbow of stained glass makes the "Pink Mosque" one of the most beautiful in Iran.

Shiraz, Iran

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The Pink Mosque.   Aliaksandr Mazurkevich / Alamy
Beautiful stained glass.   anujakjaimook / depositphotos
The Pink Mosque.   mathes / depositphotos
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Light reflecting through the stained glass.   Hesam.montazeri
Grand interior of the mosque   MohammadReza Domiri Ganji
Pink 3D ceiling pattern.   Ariel Waldman
Light reflecting through the stained glass.   Ninara
Pink tiles on the ceiling   Diego Delso
Beautifully colored hallway   dynamosquito
Courtyard inside the mosque   dynamosquito
Corridor with arches   Zereshk
Exterior of the mosque   Fulvio Spada
Stained glass reflection on the floor   Ayyoubsabawiki
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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque   vasilisapremudra / Atlas Obscura User
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Shiraz is one of the oldest Iranian cities, with a vibrant culture of art and craftsmanship and a rich history, both of which are on spectacular display at the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran.

With dazzling stained glass, thousands of painted tiles on the ceiling and Persian rugs covering the floor, this place of worship is a gorgeous rainbow of color in every direction, like stepping into a kaleidoscope. 

Inside the mosque is an open courtyard with a rectangular pool in the center, surrounded by flowers. The building's facade features dozens of arabesque arches, adding to the beauty of the light show from the stained glass.

Nasir al-Mulk Mosque was constructed between 1876 and 1888, during the Qajar dynasty, which ruled Iran from 1785 to 1925. It has been dubbed the “Pink Mosque” due to the plethora of pink-colored tiles blanketing the ceiling. The best time to visit the mosque is in the early morning, when the sun reflects the stained glass patterns onto the floor. 

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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
Fars Province
Shiraz
Iran
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