Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque (Masjed-e Sheikh Lotf-o-llah in Persian or مسجد شيخ لطف الّله ) is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran.
It was built in 1615 by the orders of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty.
The architect finished construction of the mosque in 1618.
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Front view of the mosque -
Front view -
Details of the Interior design of Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque. -
Interior view of the dome. -
Interior wall and ceiling -
Interior arcade of Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.
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Interior of the dome.
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Interior of the dome. -
Mosaic detail. -
Mithrab.
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Sally Port of Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque.
References
- Mimaran-i Iran by Zohreh Bozorg-nia. 2004. ISBN 964-7483-39-2
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32°39′N 51°40′E / 32.650°N 51.667°E
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