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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samedi 30 août 2014
The Colorful Pink Mosque
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