Architecture in Iran is truly something special. The history, the colors, the geometry, everything is thought out to perfection. But what impressed us the most were the ceilings. Every single one of them was a unique masterpiece. And every single one has its stories. We heard that mirrored ceilings, that are a huge part of the art in Iran, were invented by the Persians when mirrors were brought from Europe and they were broken in transportation. Iranians still decided to use the pieces for the ceilings which created a one of a kind effect. Especially with a bit of light.
But we'll let the art speak for itself. Here are our favorite ceilings 🙂
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Triple ceiling in the Pink Mosque, Shiraz
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Geometric beauty in Borujerdi house, Kashan
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Glass mirrors in Golestan Palace, Tehran
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Playful colors in a random street, Shiraz
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Infinity repetition in Grand Bazaar, Tehran
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Adobe finesse in Abbasiyan house, Kashan
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Open ceiling in Tabatabaie house, Kashan
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Gold splendor in Holy Shrine, Qom
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Green mirrors of The Holy Shrine, Aran va Bidgol
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Repetition like no other in Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan
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Contrast of colors in Sheikh Lotfollah mosque, Isfahan
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Staircase ceiling on the entrance to the Bazaar, Tehran
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Blue poetry on Hafez tomb, Shiraz
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Double ceiling of the Shah mosque, Isfahan
