Moshir Mosque: a journey in the heart of history and art
Moshir Mosque is like a gem from the Qajar era that shines in the heart of Shiraz. This mosque dates back to about 160 years ago and was built by the order of Mirza Abulhasan Khan Moshir al-Mulk, the powerful minister of Naseruddin Shah Qajar.
The architecture of Moshir Mosque is a reflection of the taste of Iranians in that period. Beautiful tiles with slim and geometric designs, delicate and artistic plaster decorations, stone columns with a spiral design, a turquoise pond in the middle of the mosque courtyard, and orange and cypress trees in the courtyard of the mosque, all of them have created a unique and memorable atmosphere in this mosque. .
In addition to the external beauty, Moshir Mosque also has historical value. This mosque has witnessed important events throughout history and many prominent officials and personalities have visited it. Among them, we can mention Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, (Mozaffar al-Din Shah Qajar) and Reza Shah Pahlavi.
Today, Moshir Mosque, as one of the most important tourist attractions in Shiraz, welcomes tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. Visiting this mosque is a great opportunity to get to know the history, culture and architecture of Iran.
Here are some examples of decorations and art used in Moshir Mosque:
Tiling: In the exterior and interior of the mosque, mihrab, and minarets, beautiful tiling with slim and geometric designs is used. The colors of the glazed tiles are also very attractive and pleasant. For example, in the altar of the mosque, mosaic tiles with slime designs and flowers have been used, which has given a unique beauty to this part of the mosque.
Plastering: delicate and artistic plastering has been used in the altar, pulpit, and ceiling of the mosque. These stuccoes are decorated with slime designs, flowers, and animals.
Calligraphy: In the inscriptions of the mosque, beautiful calligraphy with Nastaliq and Tholut lines are used.
