Vakil Mosque's by shervin19

Shiraz - Iran, Fårs The Vakil Mosque (Persian: مسج-;د وکیل - Masjed-e Vakil) is a mosque in Shiraz, southern Iran, situated to the west of the Vakil Bazaar next to its entrance. This mosque was built between 1751 and 1773, during the Zand period; however, it was restored in the 19th century during the Qajar period. Vakil means regent, which was the title used by Karim Khan, the founder of Zand Dynasty. Shiraz was the seat of Karim Khan’s government and he endowed many buildings, including this mosque.

Uploaded: Jul, 14 2011 | Taken: Jul, 31 2010| Viewed: 22 times  | 2 votes Camera: FUJIFILM | Model: FinePix Z2 | Exposure 10/2800s, f4.6, ISO 64 | FLength: 6mm | SW: Digital Camera FinePix Z2 Ver1.00

mistybleu - Jul, 14 2011 12:07pm The workmanship in the details must be amazing. pesu - Jul, 15 2011 04:07pm Just wonderful! . shervin19 - Aug, 01 2011 08:08am Thank you Petra And Amanda. farnaz - Aug, 26 2011 01:08pm I once read somewehre,they have tried to resemble paradise flowers by these sahpes and designs.