Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran
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| Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque | |
| Designer | Muhammad Reza ibn Ustad Hosein Banna Isfahani |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Date | 1615 to 1618 |
| Building Type | Mosque |
| Climate | Desert |
| Context | Urban |
| Architectural Style | Islamic, Safavid Iranian |
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| Client | Shah Abbas I |
Located on the eastern edge of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran.
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Sheikh Lotf Allah 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.
References
- Mimaran-i Iran by Zohreh Bozorg-nia. 2004. ISBN 964-7483-39-2
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- Mimaran-i Iran by Zohreh Bozorg-nia. 2004. ISBN 964-7483-39-2
