Iran Press/ Iran News: Religious, historical, and local customs approaches are quite evident in Iranian architecture, and one of these enduring examples is Imam Mosque in Isfahan.
April 23, coinciding with the commemoration day of Sheikh Baha'i in the Iranian calendar, is named National Architecture Day.
Isfahan is world famous for its magnificent historical and cultural buildings and many tourists visit this city every year.
Imam Khomeini Mosque in Naqshe Jahan Square, Isfahan, is one of the most unique places to witness Islamic-Iranian architecture.
Imam Mosque of Isfahan was built during the Safavid period and the building is the pinnacle of architecture and tile work of the 11th century.
The main entrances of the mosque are decorated with unique tiling and the arched arches of the entrance have beautiful protrusions like a beehive.
Shaping traditions, religious concepts, maps, and decorations have placed the Imam Mosque of Isfahan as a magnificent building among the most prominent historical buildings in the world.
The unique art and special effects of architecture, tiling, and carpentry have made Imam Mosque registered with UNESCO.
The exterior of Isfahan Imam Mosque is decorated with seven-color tiles with the main colors of blue and gold, which plays an important role in its fame.
There are two naves on the east and west sides of Isfahan Imam Mosque, which are similar to each other.
The domes of the building have added to the beauty of the Imam Mosque of Isfahan.
The patterns of flowers and bushes on the interior walls have made the view of the Imam Mosque of Isfahan unique.
Haft Sangab is also located in the Imam Mosque of Isfahan. Sangab inside the vestibule of this mosque is made of jade stone and is placed on an octagonal base.
Like other parts of the Imam Mosque of Isfahan, this sangab has prominent patterns of flowers and bushes on its external surface.
The magnificent Iranian building was registered in the national register of Iran in 1931.
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