Ali Mosque & Minaret
مسجد و منار علی
An early Safavid mosque deep in the Grand Bazaar; the adjacent Seljuk minaret, about 48 meters tall, is one of the landmarks of the old town's skyline.
Ali Mosque was built in 1522, early in the Safavid period, and is among the oldest surviving Safavid buildings in Isfahan. The tile and stalactite-work decoration on its portal is well preserved. The brick minaret beside it dates from the Seljuk period, stands about 48 meters tall and has geometric brickwork patterns on its surface. The renovated Imam Ali Square in front of the mosque offers a view of the minaret, and the nighttime lighting is especially striking. It lies between the Grand Bazaar and the Jameh Mosque, so you can visit it on the way while shopping at the bazaar.
Opening hours
Open during the day (except prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
- Grand Bazaar of Isfahan
- Hakim Mosque
- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Ali Qapu Palace
- Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
- Chehel Sotoun