| Āghā Bozorg Mosque | |
|---|---|
 View of the mosque and its sunken courtyard. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Isfahān Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Kāshān, Iran |
| Municipality | Kāshān County |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°58′42.5″N 51°26′42.5″E / 33.978472°N 51.445139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Completed | 18th century |
Agha Bozorg Mosque ( Persian: مسجد آقا بزرگ Masjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historical mosque in Kashan, Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master- mi'mar Ustad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque and theological school (madrasah) is located in the center of the city.
Specifications
The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century". [1] Noted for its symmetrical design, [2]
Gallery
-
A View of Front door -
Another view of courtyard. -
The symmetry in design is a trademark of Islamic architects. -
Main mosque building. -
Detail of an iwan. -
Ceiling. -
The mosque at sunset.
See also
References
- ^ Burke, Andrew (2010). Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-74220-349-2.
- ^ Burke, Andrew; Maxwell, Virginia; Shearer, Iain (2012). Lonely Planet Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-74321-320-9.
External links
- (in French) Agha Bozorg Mosque, photography
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| Āghā Bozorg Mosque | |
|---|---|
|
View of the mosque and its sunken courtyard. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Isfahān Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Kāshān, Iran |
| Municipality | Kāshān County |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°58′42.5″N 51°26′42.5″E / 33.978472°N 51.445139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Islamic architecture |
| Completed | 18th century |
Agha Bozorg Mosque ( Persian: مسجد آقا بزرگ Masjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historical mosque in Kashan, Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master- mi'mar Ustad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque and theological school (madrasah) is located in the center of the city.
Specifications
The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century". [1] Noted for its symmetrical design, [2]
Gallery
-
A View of Front door
-
Another view of courtyard.
-
The symmetry in design is a trademark of Islamic architects.
-
Main mosque building.
-
Detail of an iwan.
-
Ceiling.
-
The mosque at sunset.
See also
References
- ^ Burke, Andrew (2010). Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 228. ISBN 978-1-74220-349-2.
- ^ Burke, Andrew; Maxwell, Virginia; Shearer, Iain (2012). Lonely Planet Iran. Lonely Planet. p. 366. ISBN 978-1-74321-320-9.
External links
- (in French) Agha Bozorg Mosque, photography
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