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Tomb of Pir Palandouz, a renowned architectural gem in Mashhad
The tomb is located in the northeast of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH), the third Imam of Shia Muslims, and is attributed to one of the mystics named Mohammad Aref Abbasi. Aref Abbasi, whose real name was Darvish Mohammad Karandhi, was born in Karand village and was recognized as one of the famous mystics of the Safavid era. In addition to mysticism, he was skilled in calligraphy and alchemy.
The first building of the Pir Palandouz tomb was constructed in the 16th century by the order of the Safavid ruler Muhammad Khodabandeh. The tomb features a large wooden door, which is its only entrance. Before the recent restoration, the tomb had a square design with a beautiful dome covered in turquoise-colored tiles, plasterwork and tilework decorations, and unique miniature paintings. One of its unique features was its onion dome placed on a cylindrical building with exquisite decorative elements.
After the restoration, new areas were added, including the entrance portal, yard, fountain, green space, and miniature paintings. However, some original features were also removed, such as the inscriptions around the exterior facade and the uniform turquoise-colored tiles on the dome, which were replaced with a mix of turquoise and buff tiles with geometric patterns.
The tomb of Pir Palandouz is one of the significant tourist destinations in Mashhad, attracting many travelers to its unique historical and architectural features. Other notable attractions near the tomb include the Tavakoli Historical House, Abbas Gholi Khan School, Nazeran Historical House, and Amiri Historical House.