Jameh Mosque of Isfahan
مسجد جامع اصفهان
A World Heritage Site and one of Iran's oldest grand mosques, where architectural styles spanning more than eight centuries, from the Seljuks to the Safavids, are layered within a single complex.
The Jameh Mosque was founded in the 8th century and expanded repeatedly over the centuries. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 2012. It is the prototype of the four-iwan layout. Its two brick domes from the Seljuk period, built in 1086–1088, show refined structural craftsmanship. The stucco carvings of the Oljeitu mihrab from the Ilkhanid period are extremely fine. The underground winter prayer hall and various brick-vaulted arcades are also worth seeing. Its overall palette is plainer than the mosques on Naqsh-e Jahan Square, but its architectural-historical value is greater. Admission is charged, and it is within walking distance of the north end of the Grand Bazaar.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (some areas closed during prayer times)
Nearby sights
- Ali Mosque & Minaret
- Grand Bazaar of Isfahan
- Hakim Mosque
- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Ali Qapu Palace
- Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
- Chehel Sotoun