Tourist attractions of Urmia
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Jameh Mosque of Urmia
Address:
Ancient bazaar complex, Iqbal street, southeast of Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Jameh Mosque of Urmia
Jameh Mosque of Urmia is one of the old monuments of this historical city, i.e. Urmia, located on Eqbal Street. This mosque lies in the middle of the city's old bazaar and is one of the major elements of the old part of the city. Some researchers believe that this monument used to be a temple which was destroyed after the Moslems' dominance and then, a mosque was built on it. According to them, the style of decorations, stuccos, pilings, and ceilings of the mosque are exactly the same as Seljuq architecture style. This monument is a mixture of architecture in different periods of Iran's history.
The mosque dates back to Seljuq period and it was registered in Iran's National Heritage on Azar 15, 1935 with the registration number of 243.
General Specifications
Name
Jameh Mosque of Urmia
Age
Seljuk, Ilkhanid (Mongol) and etc
Restoration
Safavid era
Suggestions
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Nearest tourist attractions
Sardar mosque, bazaar of Urmia, Segonbad
Access route
Address
Ancient bazaar complex, Iqbal street, southeast of Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Residence
Restaurant
Buffet
Network coverage
Jameh Mosque of Urmia
