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The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque is Illuminated with Color Every Morning

The Nasir al-Molk Mosque is a spiritual place like you have never seen before. The mosque is illuminated in the morning with the colors of the rainbow. When you think about historical architecture, we don't necessarily think about bold and bright colored infrastructure. The Nasir al-Molk Mosque is striking and strong. This historical landmark showcases how something traditional and historical can be beautiful and brightly colored.

In this mosque there is stained-glass windows with rich color and walls that feature vibrant and colorful painted geometric tile. You almost forget it is a place of worship when you look at how beautiful it is. The stained glass windows capture the morning light which creates a little play of light on the floor of the mosque. Another name for the Nasir al-Molk Mosque is the "Pink Mosque" because of its colorful beauty.
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3. Play of Light - Possibility to explore innovative lighting techniques that interact with natural light to create mesmerizing effects in buildings.
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