Monday, 5 May 2014

[ ::: ♥Keep_Mailing♥ ::: ]™ The "Pink Mosque" of Iran - Some stunning images



 

 
Here are some spectacular images which show the
interior of a famous mosque in Iran called the Nasir
Al-Molk Mosque but more popularly known as the
"Pink Mosque". Unusually for a mosque, this one
has a lot of stained glass and as the sunlight
streams in through these fabulously beautiful
stained glass doors and windows, the entire interior
of the mosque is transformed into an amazing
panoply of light which is stunning!
Don't take my word for it, see for yourself the
beauty of the "Pink Mosque" by scrolling below.


                                                                         

            The Colorful Pink Mosque

 
When it comes to historical buildings, we usually imagine castles, towers, bricks and mortar. Rarely do we think about the colors it might have. 

Here's an exception. The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque was built in 1876 in Shiraz, Iran. The specialized stained glass windows were built to capture the morning light and create a glorious and colorful display of light on the building's floor, earning it the name "Pink Mosque". 

At certain times of the day, it seems like this building contains all the colors in the world. It also uses traditional Islamic architecture styles, such as iwan arches, a central fountain etc. However, the stained glass windows are a rarity in mosques, with another example being the famous blue mosque in Istanbul.
 
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