Architecture·Later empires
Shah Mosque Completed in Isfahan
- Date
- 1629 CE1038 AH397 years ago
- Place
- Isfahan, Safavid Iran
- People
- Shah Abbas I
The Shah Mosque, now called the Imam Mosque, in Isfahan was completed in 1629 under Shah Abbas I. Its walls are covered with blue and white tile mosaics, and it has a large dome and courtyard. The mosque stands on the south side of the royal square, the Naqsh-e Jahan. It is one of the best-known works of Safavid architecture.
Why it matters
It set a standard for tile-faced mosques in Iran and is part of the UNESCO-listed Meydan of Isfahan.