Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque features intricate tilework, calligraphy patterns, and a central dome adorned with blue and turquoise tiles creating geometric and floral designs.

Construction of the mosque began in 1602 under Shah Abbas I and was completed in 1619, designed by architect Baha al-din al-Amili as a private mosque.

The mosque's interior displays Persian-Islamic art through its detailed mihrab, decorated with polychrome tiles and Arabic inscriptions following traditional Iranian craftsmanship.

Visitors can access the mosque daily through the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, with the best lighting conditions for photography occurring during morning hours.

The mosque's dome changes color throughout the day, appearing cream in the morning, pink at noon, and ochre at sunset due to its special tile arrangement.

Location: District 3

Inception: 1603

Architects: Bahāʾ al-dīn al-ʿĀmilī

Official opening: 1619

Architectural style: Safavid architecture

Height: 32 m

Made from material: stone, brick, mortar, tile, marble

GPS coordinates: 32.65745,51.67853

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:45