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Built in the early 1400s, this ornate mosque features a colorful, ornate facade & intricate mosaics.
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Gohar Shad Mosque holds a significant place among the oldest mosques in Iran, and it finds its home within the expansive grounds of the Imam Reza Shrine. This architectural marvel boasts an illustrious history and showcases remarkable features such as an ancient wooden pulpit and a captivating stone mihrab. The mosque's rich heritage is evident in its construction and design, serving as a testament to the enduring religious and cultural legacy of Iran. Visitors to Gohar Shad Mosque are transported back in time as they encounter the timeless beauty and reverence within its walls.
Beautiful Mosque
A beautiful huge historical mosque in one of the most religious cities in Iran; Mashhad. The mosque is clean, however, there are not many guides for tourists. Not even in Persian. I've walked around and only saw one Arabic guide. staff members are polite and respectful. Photography with a mobile phone was allowed, not sure about cameras.
Most beautiful and decorated mosque inside the Mausoleum of Imam Reza. You can see pilgrims praying here all the time. You don't have to be religious or want to pray to visit this mosque. This is a master piece of architecture and has a great history behind it. Just visit and let your soul fly with its peaceful architecture and environment especially during night time.
The first and the greatest surviving, Persian monument of the fifteenth century is the beautiful mosque of Gawhar Shad (1418) now abutting the shrine of the Imam Reza in Mashhad. Its portal continues the Samarkandstyle of arch within arch, enriched by a succession of bevels and reveals that give it depth and power. The thick, tower-like minarets, merging with the outer corners of the portal screen, extend to the ground and, together with the high foundation revetment of marble, give the ensemble the impression of solidity necessary to support its exuberant color. The entire court facade is faced with enamel brick and mosaicfaience of the finest quality.
The first and the greatest surviving, Persian monument of the fifteenth century is the beautiful mosque of Gawhar Shad (1418) now abutting the shrine of the Imam Reza in Mashhad. Its portal continues the Samarkandstyle of arch within arch, enriched by a succession of bevels and reveals that give it depth and power. The thick, tower-like minarets, merging with the outer corners of the portal screen, extend to the ground and, together with the high foundation revetment of marble, give the ensemble the impression of solidity necessary to support its exuberant color. The entire court facade is faced with enamel brick and mosaicfaience of the finest quality.
faithful and sacred place that gives you a lot of hope
This mosque in details is fascinating. The moqarnas is the most beautiful islamic three dimension pattern which is obvious in this grand mosque
It's the most beautiful Mosque I have ever seen in my life. I loved being here and I wish to visit it again and again.
