Vakil Mosque Shiraz

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Vakil Mosque

By far the most impressive Vakil monument in Shiraz, the mosque was completed in 17and re stored in 1825. It has only two ivans instead of the usual four, on the northern and southern sides of a large open court. The ivans and court are decorated with typical Shirazi haft rangi tiles, a characteristic feature of the art and industry of Shiraz during the latter half of the 18th century .Their gay color and floral designs attracted the admiration of many famous travelers. and give a special charm to this unusual building.
The large winter prayer hall (shabestan) behind the soutivan is supported by a veritable forest of 48 monolithic pillars carved in spirals, each with a capital of acanthus leaves. The minbar, or pulpit, in this hall is cut from a solid piece of marble with a flight of 14 steps.
The mosque, like other Karim Khan Zand structure~, is so solid that even after two violent earth quakes it stands as firm and solid as ever.

 

 
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