Vakil Mosque, Shiraz
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02 The place
The Vakil Mosque, in the city of Shiraz, is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran and dates back to the Zand dynasty. It has two prayer halls (shabestan), on its southern and eastern sides; to the north stands a marble arch named the Pearl Arch. The large number of columns makes the building unique, both for its beauty and from a structural point of view.
The colourful, fine ceramics of its facades and dome also catch the eye.
03 In his words
I like this mosque because of the many pillars used inside. As you enter, the repetition of these pillars makes the place grand and beautiful, and gives the impression of many separate spaces.
In my photo I have tried to show this repetition in the best way.
Mohammadreza Domiri Ganji
05 Related
Other photographs of the same place, and of Shiraz.
06 — In his words
Mohammadreza Domiri Ganji, on this photograph
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