Agha Bozorg Mosque

33°58′42.5″N 51°26′42.5″E / 33.978472°N 51.445139°E / 33.978472; 51.445139ArchitectureTypeMosqueStyleIslamic architectureCompleted18th 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]

Gallery

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  A View of Front door
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  Another view of courtyard.
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  The symmetry in design is a trademark of Islamic architects.
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  Main mosque building.
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  Detail of an iwan.
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  Ceiling.
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  The mosque at sunset.

See also

• List of mosques in Iran
• Iranian architecture

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