Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque or Pink Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the famous Shah cheragh mosque). The mosque was built during the Qajar era, and is still in use under protection by Nasir al Mulk’s Endowment Foundation. It was built by the order of Mirza Hasan Ali Nasir al Molk, one of the lords of the Qajar Dynasty, in 1876 and was finished in 1888....
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Amirkabir Dam
Amir Kabir dam, also known as Karaj dam, is a dam in Iran, located 63 kilometres (39 mi) northwest of Tehran and 23 kilometres (14 mi) north of Karaj. Amir kabir Dam was constructed on the Karaj River, and was the first multi-purpose dam in Iran. The initial studies for Amirkabir Dam took 22 years until 1956 when formal proceedings began and the dam was constructed in the period from 1957 to 1961 by Morrison-Knudsen...
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Masouleh
Masuleh architecture is unique. The buildings have been built into the mountain and are interconnected. Courtyards and roofs both serve as pedestrian areas similar to streets. Masuleh does not allow any motor vehicles to enter, due to its unique layout. It is the only city in Iran with such a prohibition. However, the small streets and many stairs simply wouldn’t make it possible for vehicles to enter. The...
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Khajou Bridge
This bridge was built between 1642 and 1667 under Shah Abbas II. It takes its name from the district of Khajou on the northern bank of the Zayandeh, which it connects with the South. It derives its inspiration from Si-o-Seh Pol, being built in two layers, however it expands and enhances many of the features of the older bridge. The bridge is some 110 metres long and a little over 20m wide for most of its course. The...
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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque
The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque or Pink Mosque is a traditional mosque in Shiraz, Iran located in Goade-e-Araban place (near the...
Amirkabir Dam
Amir Kabir dam, also known as Karaj dam, is a dam in Iran, located 63 kilometres (39 mi) northwest of Tehran and 23 kilometres...
Masouleh
Masuleh architecture is unique. The buildings have been built into the mountain and are interconnected. Courtyards and roofs both...
Khajou Bridge
This bridge was built between 1642 and 1667 under Shah Abbas II. It takes its name from the district of Khajou on the northern...
