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Nasir ol Molk Mosque
The most beautiful mosque of Shiraz which is also called the Pink mosque
Address:
Inside Nasir ol Molk alley, near Shah Cheragh, south of Lotfi Khan Zand street, Gode Araban neighborhood, Shiraz, Fars, Iran. Phone: 071 32241661
Visiting time:
7 to 17
Weekly holiday:
Open all days of a week.
Annual holidays:
9th and 10th of Moharram, 28 Safar, 21th of Ramazan, 25th of ShavvaL, 20th of Safar (these are dates on the lunar calender) 14th Khordad (solar calender)
Entrance fee(Iranian):
30000 Rials
Intrance fee(Foreigners):
200000 Rials
Tour Guides:
Recent news: Nov 7 2018 the mosque is open, but Nov 8 2018 it will be close.
About: Nasir ol Molk Mosque
Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques of Iran in terms of tilework and Muqarnas. The mixture of light and color has given exquisite beauty to the mosque. It is the most beautiful mosque in Shiraz. Every tourist desires to visit the mosque with its colorful glasses, high ceilings, and nice tilework. In terms of tilework, Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque is the most precious mosque of Iran, and in terms of construction, especially tilework and Muqarnas, it is one-of-a-kind. In terms of color, it is the only Iranian mosque that can rival Al-Aqsa Mosque and Istanbul Blue Mosque. Construction of the mosque started in 1876 and ended in 1888 AD.
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General Specifications
Name
Nasir ol Molk Mosque
Appellation
Named after its founder
Age
1888 (1267 in solar calendar)
Restoration
Recent years
Builder
The founder of the mosque is Miraza Hasan Ali Khan Nasir ol Molk, child of Mirza Ali Akbar Qavam ol Molk, and its builder is Mohammad Hasan the architect.
Special features
The play of color and light with the colored glasses.
Suggestions
Important parts to visit
There is a smaller building on the South-East side of yard, visitor usually miss it. (But it is not as impressive)
Best time to visit
8 to 9 am - Nov - Dec - Jan - Feb - Sunny Day is a must!
Duration of visit
One hour
Similar relics and places
In terms of coloring, is only equal to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Sultan Ahamad Mosque of Istanbul.
Nearest tourist attractions
Shah Cheragh
Special Offer
Visit this mosque alongside the Narenjestan and the Zinat Al-Moluk House.
Access route
Address
Inside Nasir ol Molk alley, near Shah Cheragh, south of Lotfi Khan Zand street, Gode Araban neighborhood, Shiraz, Fars, Iran. Phone: 071 32241661
How to access
Taxi, bus
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Parking
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Safekeeping
Network coverage
Nasir ol Molk Mosque
