Housing the holy shrine of the eighth religious leader of the Moslems, Mashhad is the most important pilgrimage center in Iran. Centrally located, is the gold – plated dome under which lies the leader’s tomb – Chamber. The dome is surrounded by a number of inter – connecting courtyards giving the shrine a highly charming beauty specially during the night when they are illuminated. Flanked by the holy shrine, are the famous 15 – century Gohar Shad Mosque, the Holy Koran museum, and Raza museum. A short excursion to the small town of Toos will give the traveler a chance to visit the burial place of Ferdowsi, the great Iranian epic poet. The other important sites of Mashhad are:

	The Holy Shrine of Emam Reza
	The Traditional bazaar
	Tomb and museum of Nadershah’s Treasures
	Khajeh Rabi mausoleum ,
	Kalat Naderi ,
	Gohar Shad Mosque
	the Tomb of Ferdowsi

Mahsad touren Reisen

Khorasan ist eine große Provinz im Osten. Im frühen Mittelalter war sie ein Zentrum für Gelehrte. Mashhad ist ein ehemaliger Handelsposten an der Seidenstraße und eine der heiligen Städte des Islam. Das Mausoleum des Imam Reza (8. Imam der Schiiten) befindet sich hier.