Vakil Mosque, Shiraz

Address:
Taleghani street, Lotf Ali Khan Zand street, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
About: Vakil Mosque, Shiraz

On the western side of Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz and at the end of swordmakers order, a very beautiful mosque is established which is known as Soltani Mosque or Vakil Mosque. This is one of the elegant and very resistant buildings of Zand period which is highly significant in terms of art and architecture. The mosque was built to the order of Karim Khan Zand. The mosque plan is two-porched and it has two southern and eastern bedchambers.
This historical monument was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 18th of Tir 1311 with registration number 182 and it is supported and protected by this organization.

General Specifications
Name
Vakil Mosque, Shiraz
Age
Zand period
Builder
This mosque was build under orders from Karim Khan Zand
Suggestions
Nearest tourist attractions
Vakil bazaar and Vakil bath
Access route
Address
Taleghani street, Lotf Ali Khan Zand street, Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
Vakil Mosque, Shiraz
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