Agha Bozor Mosque: A jewel in the heart of the desert
Agha Bozor Mosque, known as the Jame Mosque of Kashan, is a magnificent building from the Qajar period, which is located in the city of Kashan. This magnificent building, with its eye-catching architecture and pleasant atmosphere, is known as one of the prominent tourist attractions of Kashan city and receives a huge number of domestic and foreign tourists every year.
History:
Agha Bozor Mosque was built around the year 1250 AH by the order of Haj Mohammad Ibrahim, a Kashan merchant, one of the rich and merchants named Kashan. The construction of this building lasted for about 20 years and the best architects and artists of that period were used in its construction.
Architecture:
Agha Bozor Mosque was built on a land of about 7000 square meters and includes two indoor and outdoor parts. The inner part includes the courtyard, the porch, the porch, the altar and the pulpit, and the outer part includes the service area, the ablution room and the library.
Decorations:
The interior and exterior decorations of Agha Bozor Mosque are proof of the art and creativity of Iranian architects and artists during the Qajar period. Wall paintings, delicate tiling, exquisite plasterwork, eye-catching mirror work and beautiful moqran work are among the decorations of this religious building.
Different sections:
Yard: Agha Bozor Mosque has a large and clean yard, in the middle of which there is a large pond.
Shabestan: The Shabestan of Agha Bozor Mosque is a vast and domed space that is used for offering prayers.
The porch: The porch of Agha Bozor Mosque is located in front of Shabestan and has very beautiful decorations.
Mihrab: The Mihrab of Agha Bozor Mosque is made of marble and is decorated with Nastaliq calligraphy and Islamic motifs.
Minbar: The minbar of Agha Bozor Mosque is made of wood and is decorated with Islamic and geometric motifs.
Library: The library of Agha Bozor Mosque contains a collection of exquisite books in various fields, including literature, history and religion.
Tourist Attractions:
In addition to the eye-catching architecture and decorations, Agha Bozor Mosque has other tourist attractions, including:
Dome: The high dome of Agha Bozor Mosque is an example of traditional Iranian architecture.
Pond: A large and turquoise pond in the middle of the courtyard has given a special beauty and freshness to the atmosphere of the mosque.
Minaret: The tall minaret of Agha Bozor Mosque can be seen from different parts of the city.
