Isfahan Grand Mosque is one of the attractive historical monuments for foreign tourists who, after visiting it, have shared their opinion about this world heritage on Google Maps.
Isfahan Jame Mosque or Atiq Mosque is one of the most beautiful historical monuments of Iran, which dates back to the second century AH. This important work due to unique decorations. The famous unique tile works owe their glory and beauty to the Safavid era. The name of Isfahan Jame Mosque was registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2012 and many foreign tourists visit this building every year. Some international tourists have shared their opinions and experiences about visiting Isfahan Grand Mosque on Google Maps.
1. Musa Karakulak from Turkey
Tours and solo visitors usually do not visit it; But it is a work of the Seljuks that is definitely necessary to see. The entrance fee for each person is 2,500,000 Rials. At the first entrance there are places with glass doors that are locked, if you ask the staff they will open them. A round and stone object is placed on the forehead while praying without any covering and they prostrate on it to worship.
2. Sheikh Masoud from Egypt
Such a beautiful mosque with such lovely architecture was built centuries ago. There are beautiful writings on the walls and domes.
3. Huang John from China
The interior halls have diverse structures, attractive and artistic designs and are worth visiting.
4. Old Sailor from Russia
The oldest mosque in Isfahan! It is located around the old neighborhoods. People are allowed to enter by purchasing a ticket; But if you want to walk in the courtyard of the mosque, you do not need a ticket to enter the courtyard.
5. Ilario Bonomi from Italy
It is the largest mosque in Iran and one of the oldest mosques in the world, definitely the first mosque with four porches! Inside you can follow several centuries of Islamic architectural history. The mosque is built on an old Zoroastrian temple, with magnificent decorations and brick or stucco facades replaced by new ceramic decorations. There is a small square-shaped structure in the courtyard that was used to teach those who went to Mecca (it is the size of the Kaaba).
6. Alexandru Ioan from Romania
It is one of the three UNESCO sites found in Isfahan and one of the oldest mosques in Iran. A beautiful place!
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