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Shrines & Sacred Groves in Iran

3 notable sites ranked among the world's top 100

3 Sites#14 Highest Rank

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#14

Shrine of Imam Reza

📍 Mashhad, Iran🕐 Built: 818 CE (original)

The largest mosque in the world by area (598,657 sq meters), centered on the tomb of Imam Reza. Receives 25–30 million pilgrims annually.

✨ Historical Significance

Largest mosque by area, 25–30M annual visitors.

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#16

Shrine of Shah Cheragh

📍 Shiraz, Iran🕐 Built: 14th century

A funerary monument and mosque with an interior entirely covered in millions of tiny mirror pieces creating a dazzling kaleidoscope effect.

✨ Historical Significance

Million-mirror interior, 'King of Light' shrine.

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#76

Shrine of Shah-e-Cheragh

📍 Shiraz, Iran🕐 Built: 12th century

Known as the 'King of Light' — its interior is completely covered in millions of mirror tiles creating a breathtaking crystalline effect.

✨ Historical Significance

Mirror-tiled interior creates infinite light effect.

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