Ilchi Mosque, Safavid mosque in District 3 Isfahan, Iran.
Ilchi Mosque is a sanctuary in District 3 built from brick, mortar, and tile in traditional Persian style. Its prayer hall and exterior walls display geometric patterns typical of Safavid design.
The mosque was founded by Saheb Soltan Beigom, daughter of a Shah's courtier, with construction beginning in 1686 under Mohammad Ali ben Ostad ALibeyk. It emerged during a period when women served as patrons of major religious structures.
The name Ilchi comes from Azerbaijani and means messenger, reflecting the cultural blending in Persian religious architecture during the Safavid era. Visitors can sense this exchange in how the building's design and spatial arrangement come together.
The mosque welcomes visitors during daylight hours while maintaining its regular prayer schedules. Guests should be aware of prayer times and dress respectfully for this active place of worship.
The mosque was sponsored by a woman, a fact rarely documented in Islamic architectural history. This makes it a notable example of female patronage in Safavid religious construction.
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