Tourist attractions of Urmia
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Sardar Mosque, Urmia
Saatlu mosque
Address:
Along the Gholm Khan rasta, Emam Khomeini street, Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
About: Sardar Mosque, Urmia
Sardar Mosque is located on Imam Street in Urmia County along the old part of the city known as Qolamkhan region, and is one of the monuments of Qajar period. This mosque is 400 to 500 meters far from Jameh Mosque and was built by Abdul Samad Khan, Aqa Khan's father, in Qajar period.
Sardar (Azim-o-Saltaneh), Abdul Samad Khan's descendant, refurbished the mosque in 1912, and installed a large clock on top of it in 1913. Therefore, this monument is also called Sa'at (Clock) or Sa'atlu Mosque.
General Specifications
Name
Sardar Mosque
Appellation
Te ancestor of the Sardar has built this mosque, but it's known as Sardar.
Age
Qajar era
Restoration
1330 lunar calendar
Builder
Abdul Samad Khan, the ancestor of the commander (Sardar)
Special features
It has a clock, therefore it's also known as Saatlu mosque.
Suggestions
Duration of visit
Half an hour
Nearest tourist attractions
Jameh mosque and the bazaar of Urmia
Access route
Address
Along the Gholm Khan rasta, Emam Khomeini street, Urmia, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Facilities
Access to vehicles
Residence
Restaurant
Sardar Mosque, Urmia
