ONE OF THE PAINTED WUROPEAN CHURCHES ON THE TILES

SHIRAZ TO ESFAHAN

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March 7th 2017
SHIRAZ, MARCH 7, 2017 Last night, after a brief rest at the hotel we went out again. We went first to the so-called “pink mosque”. This was a small mosque with beautiful wooden doors. Inside all of the tile work was in pink blue. It was very intricate with many flowers and curlicues. An interesting feature was that it also had little inset vignettes with painted European style churches. ... read more

Middle East » Iran » North

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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more