The Yazd Friday Mosque is a large mosque in the Iranian city of Yazd. The mosque is depicted on the front of the 200 Iranian rial banknote. The mosque whose construction began in the 12th century is still in use. Construction began during the reign of Ala'oddoleh Garshasb of the Bajid dynasty. The mosque was largely rebuilt between 1324 and 1365, and is one of the most remarkable 14th century buildings in Iran. The mosque is a clear example of Azeri style within Persian architecture. The mosque is crowned by the tallest two minarets in Iran and the façade of the portal is decorated with beautiful tiles, mostly blue in colour. Inside the mosque there is an elongated courtyard with arcades (sahn). Behind the deep iwan to the southeast is a shabestan. This space, under the large dome, is beautifully decorated with faience mosaics: the tall faience-mihrab, dating from 1365, is one of the most beautiful of its kind.
I am Maarten Verhees. The focus of my photographs is on the variation of architecture, animals and people. I try to capture the essence of local places in photographs... Read more…