Blue Mosque, Tabriz
The Blue Mosque (Persian: مسجد کبود, romanized: Masjed-e Kabūd) is a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu.
| The Blue Mosque of Tabriz | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | East Azerbaijan Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Tabriz, Iran |
| Municipality | Tabriz County |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 38°04′24.91″N 46°18′03.88″E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | 1465 |
The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1780, leaving only the iwan (entrance hall). Reconstruction began in 1973 by Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, it is still incomplete.
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