Shah Mosque (Isfahan)
The Shah Mosque (Persian: مسجد شاه) is a mosque located in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the south side of Naghsh-e Jahan Square. It was built during the Safavid dynasty under the order of Shah Abbas I of Persia.
| Shah Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد شاه | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| State | Isfahan Province |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°39′16″N 51°40′39″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ali Akbar Isfahani |
| Style | Safavid Persian |
| Groundbreaking | 1611 |
| Completed | 1629 |
| Construction cost | 20,000 tomans |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 100m |
| Width | 130m |
| Height (max) | 56m with golden shaft |
| Dome(s) | 3 |
| Dome height (outer) | 53 m |
| Dome height (inner) | 38m |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 26m |
| Dome dia. (inner) | 23 |
| Minaret(s) | 4 |
| Minaret height | 48 m |
It is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian architecture in the Islamic era. The Royal Mosque is registered, along with the Naghsh-e Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611.
The mosque is depicted on the reverse of the Iranian 20,000 rials banknote. It was found damaged in 2022.
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