Agha Bozorg Mosque Explained

Building Name:Āghā Bozorg Mosque
Location:Kāshān, Iran
Map Type:Iran
Map Relief:1
Coordinates:33.9785°N 51.4451°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Province:Isfahān Province
Municipality:Kāshān County
Architecture Type:Mosque
Architecture Style:Islamic architecture
Year Completed:18th century

Agha Bozorg Mosque (Persian: مسجد آقا بزرگ Masjed-e Āghā Bozorg) is a historical mosque in Kashan, Iran. The mosque was built in the late 18th century by master-mi'mar Ustad Haj Sa'ban-ali. The mosque and theological school (madrasah) is located in the center of the city.

Specifications

The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century".[1] Noted for its symmetrical design,[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Burke, Andrew. Iran. 2010. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74220-349-2. 228.
  2. Book: Burke. Andrew. Maxwell. Virginia. Iain. Shearer. Lonely Planet Iran. 2012. Lonely Planet. 978-1-74321-320-9. 366.