Fatima Masumeh Shrine
The Fatima Masumeh Shrine tends to fly under the radar, but it is in fact one of Iran’s most stunning mosques. Named for a sister of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia imam whose shrine is located in Mashhad, the geometric shapes and floral motifs of this shrine have a distinctly feminine touch, making you want to linger outside a bit longer to admire the tiles. The interior of this spacious shrine is immaculately decorated and has many notable burials on site, ranging from royalty and political figures to clerics and scholars.
Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom, Iran

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