Iran's "Rainbow Mosque"

[Philosopher]

Every Morning, This Stunning Mosque In Iran Is Illuminated With All Of The Colors Of The Rainbow




When someone brings up historical architecture, we picture beautiful arches, towering spires, sculptures and stone walls, but most of us probably don’t think of bright and vibrant colors. Nasir al-Molk Mosque, as illustrated by these photographs, is a striking and strong exception to the idea that historical structures might have been somewhat lacking in colors. Not only are its stained-glass windows richly colored, but its walls feature a beautiful and vibrantly colorful array of painted geometric tiles.

Construction on the mosque was begun in 1876 and completed in 1888 in Shiraz, Iran by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al Molk, a lord of the Qajar dynasty. The stained glass windows capture the morning light and create a glorious play of light on the floor of the mosque, earning it the name of the “Pink Mosque” and inviting these photographers to capture its beauty. Although some of the tiles that decorate it are rose-colored, it seems like the mosque includes almost every color under the sun.


(h/t: huffpost)

Image credits: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

Image credits: Dav Wong

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: Marinela T. Gondii

Image credits: Lucie Debelkova

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: my2200

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: Abbas Arabzadeh

Image credits: my2200

Image credits: Amin Abedini

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[Yankee-stani]

I always wanted to visit Iran but sigh money and visas and trolls here often ask me when I am visiting Iran lol

 

[Philosopher]

Mesmerising!

I always wanted to visit Iran but sigh money and visas and trolls here often ask me when I am visiting Iran lol

Iran is quite cheap to visit, especially now. Another marvel is the "Glass mosque":

 

[jaibi]

Mesmerizing architecture !

You and I need to plan a trip across the ancient world, mate. Greece, Rome, Egypt, Persia and so on and perhaps write some wonderful content too. That's my dream. I think no one did it better than the OGs of history. Salute to the ancient greats! (I know this post is Medieval, respects to that too but I'm still stuck in antiquity, for now)

Every Morning, This Stunning Mosque In Iran Is Illuminated With All Of The Colors Of The Rainbow




When someone brings up historical architecture, we picture beautiful arches, towering spires, sculptures and stone walls, but most of us probably don’t think of bright and vibrant colors. Nasir al-Molk Mosque, as illustrated by these photographs, is a striking and strong exception to the idea that historical structures might have been somewhat lacking in colors. Not only are its stained-glass windows richly colored, but its walls feature a beautiful and vibrantly colorful array of painted geometric tiles.

Construction on the mosque was begun in 1876 and completed in 1888 in Shiraz, Iran by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al Molk, a lord of the Qajar dynasty. The stained glass windows capture the morning light and create a glorious play of light on the floor of the mosque, earning it the name of the “Pink Mosque” and inviting these photographers to capture its beauty. Although some of the tiles that decorate it are rose-colored, it seems like the mosque includes almost every color under the sun.


(h/t: huffpost)

Image credits: Mohammad Reza Domiri Ganji

Image credits: Dav Wong

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: Marinela T. Gondii

Image credits: Lucie Debelkova

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: my2200

Image credits: Amin Abedini

Image credits: Abbas Arabzadeh

Image credits: my2200

Image credits: Amin Abedini

https://www.boredpanda.com/nasir-al...oogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic



@jaibi @Aramagedon @skyshadow @OsmanAli98 @Dexon @925boy @Mithridates