The Imam Mosque, Isfahan, one of the popular tourist attractions in Isfahan city, is situated at the end of the Imam Square. The Imam Mosque, Isfahan is one of the most astonishing edifices in Iran where two turquoise towers encircle the huge entrance measuring 27meters height. You can find the main dome of around 52meters height behind The Imam Mosque, Isfahan. This dome was actually the prayer hall. This mosque was established during a period of 26 years and was ultimately finished in the year 1638. Consequently, some parts of The Imam Mosque, Isfahan are well-decorated including the new manner and some of them are designed with the old and ornate tiles.
The Imam Mosque, Isfahan, actually the Shah Mosque, is a mosque stands wonderfully at the south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. Established during the Safavids period, The Imam Mosque, Isfahan is an exceptional instance of Islamic architecture of Iran and considered to be the masterpiece of Persian Architecture. The Imam Mosque is one of the perpetual instances of architecture in Iran and all around the earth. The Imam Mosque is registered together with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The construction of The Imam Mosque, Isfahan started in the year1611 and its magnificence is caused by the beauty of its seven-color mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.
The port of The Imam Mosque, Isfahan is around 27 meters of high topped with two minarets that are 42 meters tall. The Mosque is ideally enclosed with four iwans and arcades. All the walls are decorated with seven-color mosaic tile. The most wonderful iwan of the Imam Mosque is the one facing the Qibla measuring 33 meters high. The reflections at the main point under the dome are brilliant and attractive. You can find two seminaries at the southeast and southwest sections of The Imam Mosque, Isfahan. Four most renowned masters have built and decorated this mosque. They are Ustad Ali, Akbar Isfahani, Ustad Fereydun Naini and Ustad Shoja' Isfahani.
The Imam Mosque, Isfahan is one of the must visit sites in this part of Iran. So, do take a visit to this mosque during your travel.
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