Imam Mosque of Isfahan: a masterpiece of Iranian-Islamic architecture
Imam Mosque, known as Abbasi Grand Mosque and Shah Mosque, is one of the most important historical buildings of Isfahan city and one of the masterpieces of Iranian-Islamic architecture. This mosque, which is located on the south side of Naqsh Jahan Square, is one of the main tourist attractions of Iran.
History of Imam Mosque:
The Imam Mosque was built during the Safavid era, in 1020 AH (1611 CE) by order of Shah Abbas I.
The construction of this mosque lasted about 20 years.
The Imam Mosque has been renovated several times throughout its history.
Imam mosque architecture:
Imam Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Iran with an area of about 56,000 square meters.
This mosque has four porches, four minarets and a large dome.
The decorations of the Imam Mosque include tiling, wall painting, plastering, mirroring and moqrans work.
The lofty porch of this mosque with a height of 52 meters is the highest porch of the mosque in Iran.
Different parts of Imam Mosque:
Court: The Court of the Imam Mosque is a vast and magnificent space in the middle of which there is a large pond.
Porches: The Imam Mosque has four porches, of which Rafi’s porch is the tallest and most beautiful.
Minarets: The Imam mosque has four minarets located in the four corners of the mosque.
Dome: The dome of the Imam Mosque is the largest mosque dome in Iran.
Tabernacles: Imam Mosque has several tabernacles that are used for offering prayers.
