Tourist attractions of Ardestan
Hotels of Ardestan
User Comments
Zavareh Grand Mosque
Address:
Pamenar alley, central part of Zavareh town, 15 kilometers north of Ardestan Khavari, Isfahan province, Iran
About: Zavareh Grand Mosque
Zavareh Jame mosque was established in the Seljuq dynasty by Ali Ibn-e Ahmed Rais Zavareh whose name is in the Kufi brick carved epigraph of mosque court in 1135, and later a precious altar with fine filets and decorations were added to it.
Zavareh central mosque is the first mosque that was basically built with a four porch design. The building of this mosque was finished in 1135 and its altar which is one of the most beautiful parts of this building was built in 1156. In researchers’ opinion, the current mosque was established in the 1100s independently on the remnants of a chamber mosque and some parts of it were decorated by filets and bricks. The usage of glazed clay in chambers and colorful filets in porches are the relics of later ages.
This relic is registered in March 3rd, 1937 in the list of Iran’s national relics with the registration number of 283.
General Specifications
Name
Zavareh Jame Mosque
Age
Seljuk dynasty
Builder
Abu Tahir Hussain Bin Ghazi Ben Ahmed
Special features
The first mosque built with a quad-iwan plan
Suggestions
Nearest tourist attractions
Zavareh ancient bazaar, Sang Bast Castle, Pamenar Mosque of Zavareh (Minar of Zavareh), Icehouse of Zavareh
Access route
Address
Pamenar alley, central part of Zavareh town, 15 kilometers north of Ardestan Khavari, Isfahan province, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
WC
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
Zavareh Grand Mosque
