Pink Mosque

Easily the most famous (and crowded) attraction in Shiraz, Nasir al-Mulk mosque, also known as the Pink Mosque, is a must-see when you're in the city. The main attraction of the mosque is the prayer room, where every day at sunrise people come to see the sun hitting the mosaics, the rays creating a gorgeous atmosphere.

If you would like to see the sunrise in this beautiful mosque, arrive extra early to beat the crowd because tourists line up at the door before 7am. If you are not an early bird, then picking a time in the afternoon will mean a less crowded visit.

Even though most tourists come to the mosque to see the prayer room, there is much more to see. This is one of the most special mosques in the whole country thanks to the choice of pink tiles, differentiating it from the others. The design and the atmosphere can create a relaxing and calming experience within the mosque - even if it can look a bit like you're in the middle of a kaleidoscope.

Nasir-al-Mulk was built in 1888 during the rule of the Qajar dynasty by order of the Iranian aristocrat Mirza Hassan Ali Nasir-ol-Mulk. One of the main features of the mosque is the beautiful patio with a rectangular pool. During the evenings the mosque lights up, completely changing the atmosphere.