Pamenar Mosque

Pamenar Mosque is a structure of worship in the central district of Sabzevar with elaborate entrance design and traditional Iranian architectural forms. The building stands about 15 meters tall and features decorative tile work throughout its surfaces.

The structure was built during the Tahirid period and later developed under the Al-e Mozaffar dynasty's rule. Subsequent architectural periods left their marks through renovations and modifications that shaped its current form.

The mosque serves as a gathering place where locals come together for daily prayers and religious celebrations throughout the year. Its halls are where the community's spiritual life unfolds in regular rhythms.

The building is accessible via Shahid Fathalishahi Street and is most active during prayer times throughout the day. Visiting in the morning allows for a quieter experience to examine the architectural details and interior spaces.

The structure displays construction elements spanning the Tahirid, Samanid, Ghaznavid, Safavid, and Qajar periods all in one building. This layering of styles from different eras creates a built record of Persian architectural evolution that unfolds as you move through it.

Location: Sabzevar County

Official opening: 880

Architectural style: Tahirid architecture, Samanid architecture, Ghaznavid architecture, Safavid architecture, Qajar architecture

Elevation above the sea: 964 m

Height: 15 m

Made from material: brick, mortar

GPS coordinates: 36.20717,57.67906

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05