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Step Inside Some of the World's Most Stunning Mosques

Take a look at 10 of the world's most beautiful mosques: Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco For the few who visit Casablanca, the city's landmark Hassan II Mosque is a must-visit. Completed in 1993, the mosque stands on oceanfront promontory.

The Ceilings Of Iran's Mosques Are Simply Mesmerizing...

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.

Witness Persia's Oriental Genius at 'The Pink Mosque'

The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque was built in 1876 in Shiraz, Iran. The specialized stained glass windows were built to capture the morning light and create a glorious and colorful display of light on the building's floor, earning it the name "Pink Mosque".

How to Capture the Beauty of These Religious Buildings...

He has been travelling throughout Iran, taking pictures of mosques, but in a very unique way. By using panorama shots and other photography “tricks”, he accentuates the ancient Islamic art used to decorate the inside of mosques and warps it into a whole new style.

The Most Remarkable Places of Worship on the Planet

Irrespective of the religious connotation, however, churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship are creative masterpieces. They’re all reflections of the architectural style of a specific culture and time, reminders of our ancestors, our past and present.

10 of the Most Beautiful Places of Worship in the World

These houses of worship, be they shrines, churches, mosques or synagogues, are some of the world’s most imposing and breathtaking buildings in the world, drawing millions of tourists every year.

I've Never Seen a Town As Blue As This African One!

In such a lazy and peaceful town you’ll have the perfect opportunity to look at the local mosques, which are as blue as the rest of the town. There are several important mosques in Chefchaouen, such as the Grand Mosque at Uta Hammam in the town square.

Step into a Magnificent House of Worship...

Known as the ‘King of Light’ Mosque, this incredible temple found in the Shiraz region of Iran may look unremarkable from the outside, but once you step inside, you can see the most dazzling array of lights imaginable.

These Remarkable Ceilings Are a Different Kind of Art!

Take a look at these remarkable mosque ceilings from all around the world.

The Best of South Asian Architecture - 15 Magnificent Gems

in Lahore, Pakistan Hulhumalé Mosque in the Maldives Sixty Dome Mosque in Bagerhat, Bangladesh Habib Bank Plaza in Karachi, Pakistan Patan Durbar Square in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal Blue Mosque in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan Sigiriya Rock Fortress near Dambulla, Sri Lanka Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh

15 Photos of Afghanistan Like You've Never Seen It Before

The Blue Mosque in Mazar e Sharif. This is a place where one can see the truth of Afghanistan, away from the war. It's Friday, and large groups of friends and families gather at the mosque and talk and socialize after the prayer.

10 Places of Worship That'll Leave You Utterly Speechless

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 4. La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain 5. Puthia Temple Complex, Puthia Upazila, Bangladesh 6. The Masjid Sultan Ibrahim, Johor, Malaysia 7. Prambanan Temple, Yogyakarta, Indonesia 8. Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire, England 9.

These Towers Are All Utterly Remarkable in their Own Ways

Minaret of Jam Date built: 1101-1200 Location: Jam, Afghanistan This beautiful minaret was once part of a mosque that was constructed back in the 12 th century. The mosque no longer exists, because it was washed away in a flash-flood.

These Magnificent Ancient Ruins Make Us Gasp in Awe

You can see pristinely preserved courtyards, gardens, towers, a mosque, ornamental pools, and royal quarters, including a harem, all covered with intricate decorations and unbelievably detailed carvings. It is the best-preserved collection of Mughal architecture in India.

Stan Munro's Toothpick Art Is Unbelievably Painstaking

Peter Square, Vatican City Taj Mahal, India The Mormon Temple, Utah, USA Palma Cathedral, Spain Sydney Operah House, Australia Aspire Tower, Qatar Tower Bridge, England The Blue Mosque, Turkey Temple of Heaven, China World Trade Center, Bahrain (left), Bayterek, Kazakhstan (right) Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

20 Reasons You Can't Say No to Visiting Turkey!

With its rich pristine beaches facing two different seas, its unbelievably diverse vistas, prestigious archeological finds, its wondrous mosques and fantastically-situated buildings, not to mention its never-dying spirit of culture and adventure, Turkey is a mesmerizing place that will make you question

Life in Turkey’s Istanbul is Pretty Special – 15 Pictures

Once the capital of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires , modern-day Istanbul is famous for its social and cultural richness: old churches, mosques, and synagogues can often be found in surprising proximity to each other.