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Visit Unique Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque Architecture When Traveling to Isfahan Iran
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a famous masterpiece of Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square — the first built of the four monuments of the square. The blend of modest shape and rich interior and exterior tile ornaments made the mosque one of the most recognizable tourist sites of Isfahan.
History of the mosque:
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was built between 1603 and 1619 as a part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square complex by decision of Shah Abbas. Since Ali Qapu Palace, located on the west side of the square, was a residence of the Shah and his family, the complex needed a mosque that would be appropriate for the shah to pray and also add to the beauty and majesty of the square, apochi.com wrote.
Unlike the Imam Mosque, which was designed for prayers by the public, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was the private mosque for the family of Shah Abbas. The doors of the mosque were always closed and guarded, so ordinary people could just admire the mosque for centuries. To avoid being seen from Ali Qapu Palace while crossing the square to the mosque, Shah and his wives used a tunnel under the square.
Architecture
Since Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was designed as a private mosque, it is smaller than Imam Mosque, and has no minarets. In contrast, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, as the most important structures in Iran, does not face towards Mecca, so Sheikh Bahai, the chief architect of the project, faced a challenge while designing two mosques of the square.
Like Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque has an entrance portal that turns right, forcing the visitor to face towards Mecca on entering the mosque.
The paintings and interior tiles were made by Reza Abbasi, famous Iranian artist, and its quality and beauty overcome exceed anything created In Iran before.
The walls, dome, entrances of the mosque are decorated with the so-called seven-color tiles, calligraphy, inscriptions of some chapters from Qur’an, names of Imams, and poetry. #citymity
Location:
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands in the eastern part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is located in the very center of Isfahan, surrounded by many other attractions.
The north end of the square through Qeisarie Gate turns to the Imperial Bazaar — the main bazaar of Isfahan. On the southern side of the square, there is a majestic Shah Mosque located. Within walking distance from the square, there are Shah Historical Bath, Chehel Sotoon Palace, and Hasht Behesht Palace. After a 20-minute walk, you will reach Si-o-Se Pol.
Sheikh Lotfollah #Mosque is one of the #masterpieces of Iranian #architecture. It was built by the prominent architect Sheikh Bahai in the early 17th century (from 1603 to 1619) under the order of Shah Abbas the Great- the 5th Safavid king. The starting date for the construction is visible on Reza Abbasi’s inscription on the main entrance. The mosque is located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO #World_Heritage Site and one of the largest squares in the world with 160 meters wide and 508 meters long) just opposite Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan, #Iran. Its northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Visit unique Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque When Traveling to Iran and enjoy its unique exquisite tile work.
مسجد شیخ لطف الله - اصفهان
#sheikhlotfollah #sheikhlotfollahmosque #traveltoisfahan #mustseeisfahan #isfahan
Photographer:
https://www.instagram.com/nora_piero/
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a famous masterpiece of Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square — the first built of the four monuments of the square. The blend of modest shape and rich interior and exterior tile ornaments made the mosque one of the most recognizable tourist sites of Isfahan.
History of the mosque:
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was built between 1603 and 1619 as a part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square complex by decision of Shah Abbas. Since Ali Qapu Palace, located on the west side of the square, was a residence of the Shah and his family, the complex needed a mosque that would be appropriate for the shah to pray and also add to the beauty and majesty of the square, apochi.com wrote.
Unlike the Imam Mosque, which was designed for prayers by the public, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was the private mosque for the family of Shah Abbas. The doors of the mosque were always closed and guarded, so ordinary people could just admire the mosque for centuries. To avoid being seen from Ali Qapu Palace while crossing the square to the mosque, Shah and his wives used a tunnel under the square.
Architecture
Since Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was designed as a private mosque, it is smaller than Imam Mosque, and has no minarets. In contrast, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, as the most important structures in Iran, does not face towards Mecca, so Sheikh Bahai, the chief architect of the project, faced a challenge while designing two mosques of the square.
Like Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque has an entrance portal that turns right, forcing the visitor to face towards Mecca on entering the mosque.
The paintings and interior tiles were made by Reza Abbasi, famous Iranian artist, and its quality and beauty overcome exceed anything created In Iran before.
The walls, dome, entrances of the mosque are decorated with the so-called seven-color tiles, calligraphy, inscriptions of some chapters from Qur’an, names of Imams, and poetry. #citymity
Location:
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands in the eastern part of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, which is located in the very center of Isfahan, surrounded by many other attractions.
The north end of the square through Qeisarie Gate turns to the Imperial Bazaar — the main bazaar of Isfahan. On the southern side of the square, there is a majestic Shah Mosque located. Within walking distance from the square, there are Shah Historical Bath, Chehel Sotoon Palace, and Hasht Behesht Palace. After a 20-minute walk, you will reach Si-o-Se Pol.
Sheikh Lotfollah #Mosque is one of the #masterpieces of Iranian #architecture. It was built by the prominent architect Sheikh Bahai in the early 17th century (from 1603 to 1619) under the order of Shah Abbas the Great- the 5th Safavid king. The starting date for the construction is visible on Reza Abbasi’s inscription on the main entrance. The mosque is located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square (UNESCO #World_Heritage Site and one of the largest squares in the world with 160 meters wide and 508 meters long) just opposite Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan, #Iran. Its northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Visit unique Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque When Traveling to Iran and enjoy its unique exquisite tile work.
مسجد شیخ لطف الله - اصفهان
#sheikhlotfollah #sheikhlotfollahmosque #traveltoisfahan #mustseeisfahan #isfahan
Photographer:
https://www.instagram.com/nora_piero/
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