The Middle East is renowned for being home to mesmerizing kaleidoscopic beauty, and this is no less true in Iran. The roofs of the country's mosques are incredibly intricate, and Instagram photographer, m1rasoulifard, takes you on a mesmerizing journey through some of Iran's most beautiful architectural detailing. Take a look at these stunning photos: Click on the pictures to enlarge them to their full size |
Hazrate-Masomeh’s mosque in Qom, Iran |
Jameh’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 900 years old |
Chahar-Bagh’s school in Esfahan, Iran |
Heikh-Lotfollah’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran |
Palace of Shah Abbas Safavi, Iran, 400 years ago |
Shahe-Cheragh’s mosque in Shiraz, Iran |
Hafez’s tomb in Shiraz, Fars, Iran |
Sheikh-Lotfolah’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran |
Sheikh-Lotfolah’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran |
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Shahe-Cheragh’s mosque in Shiraz, Iran |
Jameh’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 900 years old |
Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 400 years old |
Hazrate-Masomeh’s mosque in Qom, Iran |
Hazrate-Masomeh’s mosque in Qom, Iran |
Shah mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 400 years old |
Jameh’s mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 900 years old |
Hazrate-Masomeh’s mosque in Qom, Iran |
Sheikh Lotfollah mosque in Esfahan, Iran, 400 years old |
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