The gold-leafed dome above the tomb chamber of Imam Reza is the visual centrepiece of the entire shrine complex and the symbol most associated with Mashhad. The dome and two attendant minarets are best photographed from the Sahn-e Jomhuri or the courtyard immediately to its north, particularly in the low light of early morning or just before sunset.
The dome is closed to non-Muslim visitors at close range, but is visible from all the outer courtyards and from the visitors' entrance.