The Most Beautiful Mosques in Iran

Spiritual splendor in the game of art and architecture

Iranian mosques do not only show the world a vision of religion, but they are a complete reflection of Iranian taste, understanding of attractive art and architecture . Sometimes the most beautiful mosques of Iran and other old lasting monuments make us ask ourselves how and how in the past years, without modern communication and facilities, works of this splendor and beauty and of course precision in Architecture has been built . When we talk about the most beautiful mosques in Iran, we talk about geometry, design and symmetry . In this article , you will get to know the most beautiful ones .

The most beautiful mosques of Iran from different cities of Iran

1 . Nasir al-Molk Mosque, Shiraz

It doesn't matter whether you are Muslim or have chosen other religions and rituals for yourself in life ; In any case, stepping into Nasir al-Mulk Mosque For you, Shiraz will be equal to an influx of beautiful colors that capture you in an aura of spirituality . Nasir al-Mulk Mosque is also called the Pink Mosque and this is due to the presence of many tiles with a spectrum of pink color . The colored glass of the windows of this mosque and the sprinkling of colored lights on the carpets in the morning are very spectacular .

Nasir al-Molk is located in Gud Araban, or the old neighborhood of Ishaq Bey , and is one of the national monuments of Iran is considered _ Mohammad Hasan Memar built this building during 12 years from 1255 to 1267 under the order of Mirza Hasan Khan ( nicknamed Nasirul Molk ) . Nasir al-Mulk Mosque has two porches; The north and south porches , of course, are not symmetrical . The stone pool and its fountains in the courtyard are also one of the sights of the mosque, which look very beautiful next to the tiled arch and the seven colors of the mosque . If you travel to Shiraz, don't miss seeing the Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, which is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran .

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2 . Shahcheragh , Shiraz

Shah Cheragh is both a mosque and a son's tomb The eldest of the 7th Imam of Shiites, that is, Imam Musa Kazem and the tomb of Imam Reza's brother . You may be wondering which one of these two lost loved ones is the famous Shah Cheragh . In response, it should be said that Mirisdah Ahmad, the son of Imam Musa Kazem , is known as Shah Chirag .

Allow us to describe this mosque to you so that you know what exactly we mean when we talk about beauty and taste . A blue dome next to golden minarets; If this color combination is desirable according to old years, it does not show high artistic taste and consciousness . So what is it?

When you enter the mosque , another world of beauty appears before your eyes ; Thousands of pieces of mirrors on the door and wall of Shah Cheragh Mosque and the reflection of lights in the space of the mosque is both beautiful and completely spiritual .

Mirrors and the play of light make the title of Shah Cheragh for this Imamzadeh and mosque to be quite meaningful and meaningful . If you want to know who built this beautiful mosque, we must introduce you to Queen Tashi Khatun , the mother of Abu Ishaq Inju, who was one of the kings of Persia in the past .

By building a mosque near Shah Cheragh 's tomb and building a school near it, this influential lady has left behind some memorable and valuable buildings for Shiraz and of course Iran .

The year of construction of this mosque, which is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran, goes back to the years 745 to 750 AH . In addition to the mosque's mirror work , the use of Persian and Arabic lines to decorate the facade around the mosque's mirrors and tiles has helped to make it more spectacular .

3 . Imam Mosque in Isfahan

Imam Mosque has a heavenly and extraterrestrial atmosphere . Believe me, there is no exaggeration, but this mosque and the blue spectrum of its door and wall, which casts a spiritual shadow on the visitors , is undoubtedly a sight to see .

If Imam Mosque is not the most beautiful mosque in Iran, it is definitely one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran . The tiles , their color , their delicate designs and the special features of the building, such as the acoustics of the walls, have made the Imam Mosque or the Shah Mosque, which is also known by other names such as the Sultan Mosque and the Jame Abbasi Mosque, It is considered a masterpiece in the world of architecture and art .

This mosque is near Naqsh Jahan Square in Isfahan and it is so beautiful and important that in addition to being registered as one of the national monuments, it has also been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List . Many years ago, during the time of Shah Abbas Safavi, the Imam Mosque was built by the order of the same king, and talented Iranian calligraphers have left writings in this building with their beautiful handwriting .

Seven - colored tiles , calligraphic inscriptions , marble stones and every small and big thing in this mosque are designed and built with the utmost beauty and elegance . The view of the Shah or Imam Mosque from Naqsh Jahan Square is also a favorite view of photographers with good taste and of course foreign and domestic tourists . One of the highlights of this building is the use of blue color in its different parts . The presence of this color in a place like a mosque contributes to the spirituality of the space .

4 . Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque , Isfahan

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran, which, unlike other mosques, does not have a minaret . This mosque is also located on the eastern side of Naqsh Jahan Square and dates back to the 11th century . Do you know what this means? That is, in the city of Isfahan, we have an old treasure that we must protect with our utmost efforts .

As the sun passes over the dome of the mosque, the cream - colored tiles take on a pink aura . The order to build this beautiful mosque was issued by Shah Abbas Safavi and the architect Mohammad Reza Esfahani was its architect . The Safavids' interest and attention to Islam and Shia has caused beautiful and valuable relics from that era to remain in the form of spectacular mosques .

interior and exterior mosaic tiles of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and its inscriptions , which are decorated with the handwriting of experts , place it in the list of the most beautiful mosques in Iran . This mosque is so spectacular that American professor Arthur Pope, who is a famous historian, described it and said that there is not even the slightest weakness in this building . The map, design, dimensions and aesthetics in this architectural work get 100 out of 20 marks .

5 . Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh, Qom

If you pass to the city of Qom If it has fallen, you must have seen the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh, the sister of Imam Reza . This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran with the flowers and decorative symmetrical shapes used on the walls and the large and magnificent entrance . Although Hazrat Masoumeh's shrine is very famous from the point of view of religion and pilgrimage, but its architectural structure and decorations have not been praised as much as they should .

It is interesting that the design of this religious place, which is actually the tomb of an innocent and valuable lady for Muslims, has a completely feminine feel . This mosque was built in the year 950 AH and its tiling work was undertaken by Ustad Amir Muzaffar Ahmed bin Ismail in the year 605 AH .

about eight years to complete the spectacular tiling of the mosque . It seems that spending all this time and precision is really worth it and there is a work of Iranian architects that is attractive to every visitor . In addition to Hazrat Masoumeh, various Safavid kings such as Shah Safi, Shah Abbas II, Shah Suleiman and Shah Sultan Hossein are also buried in this place .

6 . Yazd Jame Mosque, Yazd

Yazd Jame Mosque He has been living proudly in this beautiful city for about a century and he is definitely proud of Iranian art and architecture . This building is not just a mosque for worshiping , but a historical masterpiece that has gone through different periods of history and traces of the experience of being present in each of these periods can be seen in it . They tell you that a part of Yazd Jame Mosque is from the Sasanian period, and another part is from the Timurid, Ilkhani, etc. periods. The beautiful tiles , minarets and large sardar of this Yazdi mosque place it in the architectural masterpieces of the 9th century of Hijri . The height of the minarets of the mosque reaches 52 meters . The mosaic tiles and the dome and roof are now in their place . Travel to beautiful Yazd and be sure to visit one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran, Jame Mosque .

In this trip and visit to Jame Mosque, pay attention to its spectacular inscriptions . Inscriptions with Tholut and Kufi script, which are both beautiful and have great historical value . Jame Mosque of Yazd has a square plan and it seems that inspiration was taken from the Kaaba in its design . This style of map design has a special place in Islamic architecture . If you like to travel to a place that is full of beauty and peace, don't forget Jame Mosque in lovely Yazd .

7 . Tomb of Sheikh Safiuddin Ardabili , Ardabil

Iran is full of places of interest that have been registered by UNESCO and are among the world heritage sites in terms of prestige and value . The tomb of Sheikh Safiuddin Ardabili , located in Ardabil , is one of these cases .

Sheikh Safiuddin , the elder of the Safavid dynasty, along with Shah Ismail I, Shah Ismail's mother, and other elders and elders of the Safavid era, are buried in these tombs . The structure and decorations of this mosque are a combination of architectural principles and Iranian traditions and Sufism . In different parts of the tomb, you can see symbolic decorations that tell about the seven stages of Sufism and the beliefs of Sufis .

In addition to the museum that exists in this tomb, in which objects belonging to the historical past are displayed . The beautiful inscriptions , tiling, silverwork and paintings in this tomb greatly add to its artistic value .

The not-so-pleasant thing about this beautiful mosque is the departure of some of the works and objects in it during history and their preservation in other countries . For example, there is a very exquisite carpet in this mosque, whose counterpart is currently kept in London . Following the Treaty of Turkmanchai, the large and valuable library of Sheikh Safi was handed over to the Russians . Regret is a small word for such historical pains .

8 . Blue Mosque, Tabriz

In the year 845 Hijri, the Blue Mosque of Tabriz is made If you visit it these days, despite the passage of time and the destruction caused by the earthquake of 1158 Hijri, the beauty of the Blue Mosque is undeniable . The azure color is the dominant color that can be seen in the various tiles of the mosque . Inscriptions with Kufi and Tholut script and the original brick building make the Blue Mosque find its way to the list of the most beautiful mosques in Iran .

The complex architecture of this mosque has made its restoration work very difficult, but again, the inadequacies in the maintenance of this valuable historical place cannot be ignored . In the Blue Mosque, the tomb of Jahanshah, the important and powerful commander of Qaraqoyunlu and his wife Khatun Jan Begum is also there .

If we want to review the history of this mosque, we will realize that fate was not very kind to it . Because in addition to the earthquake, which distorted a part of it and made it look ugly to some extent, not taking care of the building has caused the destruction of the walls of the mosque . Improper city gas piping is one of the reasons for the destruction of the mosque's walls, and all this carelessness towards a lasting and spectacular work is surprising .

9 . Agha Bozur Mosque, Kashan

Agha Bozur Mosque is also beautiful and has a spiritual atmosphere . But aside from these, its attractive courtyard makes visiting the mosque even more pleasant . At the end of Muhammad Shah's reign, Mullamahdi Naraghi, who was known as Agha Bozur, built a school and a mosque that is still standing and a sight to see . One of the distinguishing points of Agha Bozur Mosque is the cleanliness and intimacy of its atmosphere . This intimacy and comfort that is induced to the visitors is largely due to the simple dome and brick walls of the mosque .

If you like to immerse yourself in your thoughts and seek a spiritual feeling , walking in the courtyard of the Agha Bozur Mosque in Kashan . And visiting it can satisfy you . This building is built in such a way that cool air circulates in the building during the hot seasons . This amount of knowledge and creativity in architecture in those years is highly remarkable .

10 . Goharshad Mosque, Mashhad

Goharshad was a lady who ordered the construction of the famous Goharshad Mosque . If you have been to the shrine of Imam Reza, you must have seen this mosque in the pilgrimage complex of the shrine . Goharshad, who was Shahrukh's wife, was one of the Timurid kings . This mosque has been repeatedly attacked by the wrath of nature ( earthquake in 1084 ) or humans ( Russian shelling in 1330 ) , but it continues its powerful presence as one of the most beautiful mosques in Iran .

The Goharshad Mosque's proximity to Imam Reza's shrine has made it a popular place and many endowments are awarded to it, most of which is due to the devotion that the Shia people have to Imam Reza . The dome of Goharshad Mosque is about 41 meters high and is decorated with glazed bricks and Kufi script . The two minarets of the mosque are each 43 meters high .

We don't need to recommend you on your trip to Mashhad Visit the Goharshad Mosque . Because you will definitely go to Imam Reza's pilgrimage and you will definitely see Jamal Goharshad in his pilgrimage complex .