Agha Bozorg Mosque
| Āghā Bozorg Mosque | |
|---|---|
 View of the mosque and itssunken courtyard. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Isfahān Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Kāshān,Iran |
| Municipality | Kāshān County |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 33°58′42.5″N51°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 بزرگMasjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historicalmosqueinKashan,Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mi'marUstad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque andtheological school(madrasah) is located in the center of the city.
Specifications
[edit]The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century".[1]It is noted for its symmetrical design.[2]
Gallery
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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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Burke, Andrew (2010).Iran.Lonely Planet. p. 228.ISBN978-1-74220-349-2.
- ^Burke, Andrew; Maxwell, Virginia; Shearer, Iain (2012).Lonely Planet Iran.Lonely Planet. p. 366.ISBN978-1-74321-320-9.
External links
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