Related to Kashan city (located in Isfahan province)
Also known as: AqaBozorg School, Agha-Bozorg School
Aqa-Bozorg Mosque or Madrese-ye AghaBozorg is an ancient structure with four porches and a beautiful dome and two tile worked minarets. Its courtyard and chambers that are on a lower level display an attractive aspect. Below these chambers are is the pool and nocturnal area made use of in summer. The dome is built on an octagonal platform and is doubly ...
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
The most eye-catching feature of this place is definitely its blue and turquoise tiles which are tactfully and beautifully placed next to each other to form interesting Persian geometric patterns. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Inside of Agha Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The massive structure includes several congregational halls, adjoining arcades, tiled minarets, massive badgirs (wind towers) and an austere dome.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Standing tall in the oasis city of Kashan, the 19th-century mosque boasts a pleasing symmetry in its traditional design that is embellished by intricate plasterwork, woodwork, mirrorwork and geometric tilework patterns.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The massive structure includes several congregational halls, adjoining arcades, tiled minarets, massive badgirs (wind towers) and an austere dome.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Standing tall in the oasis city of Kashan, the 19th-century mosque boasts a pleasing symmetry in its traditional design that is embellished by intricate plasterwork, woodwork, mirrorwork and geometric tilework patterns.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
The mosque has been described as "the finest Islamic complex in Kashan and one of the best of the mid-19th century". | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Ceiling inside Agha Bozorg Mosque
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The massive structure includes several congregational halls, adjoining arcades, tiled minarets, massive badgirs (wind towers) and an austere dome.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The mud-brick walls, arches and ceilings are covered with Quranic inscriptions and mosaics as well.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The beautiful ceiling inside of Agha Bozorg Mosque
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Like many other historical mosques in Iran, Agha Bozorg Mosque is also not just a mosque, but a school as well. Besides, you can enjoy watching great works of Persian art and architectures in this great monument. Let’s have a closer look at this historical building.
| Copyright: Mahdi Karimi
Agha Bozorg Mosque - Kashan
Standing tall in the oasis city of Kashan, the 19th-century mosque boasts a pleasing symmetry in its traditional design that is embellished by intricate plasterwork, woodwork, mirrorwork and geometric tilework patterns.
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Agha Bozorg Mosque was built in the late 18th century. This lovely mosque has a lively backyard and also an oasis hidden underground level for praying ceremonies. | Copyright: Mahdi Karimi
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Agha Bozorg Mosque is in the heart of Kashan, so you have an easy access to most of the famous tourist attractions of Kashan. Borujerdiha House, Tabātabāei House, Ameri House, Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, and Toy Museum are some of these places. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
The historical mosque, built in the late 18th century, is famous for its precise, symmetric architecture and attractive appearance. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Dome of Agha Bozorg Mosque
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Agha Bozorg was constructed by the master architect Ustad Haj Sa’ban-Ali and was assisted by his pupil named Ustad Ali Maryam, who later on became one of the most famous architects of Persia. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorg is the name of one of the finest mosques in Kashan, Isfahan province. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Lovely mosque and theological college, easy to visit with very simple architecture contrasting with some of the showier stuff you see in other parts of the world.It has a courtyard in from and behind the mosque. There is also an underground level, where the praying ceremony probably used to take place. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
Agha Bozorgh Mosque was constructed for prayers, preaching and teaching sessions held by Molla Mahdi Naraghi II also known as Mulla Mohammad Naraqi, known famously by his title of Āghā Bozorgh (literally meaning big or great lord) given to him by the Shah himself. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country. | Copyright: Mostafa Meraji
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School - Kashan
The mud-brick walls, arches and ceilings are covered with Quranic inscriptions and mosaics as well.
Agha Bozorg Mosque & School
Agha Bozorg Mosque and School
Many travelers opt to bypass Kashan on their journeys between Tehran, Isfahan and Yazd, but this delightful city on the edge of the Dasht-e Kavir (a large desert lying in the middle of the Iranian plateau) has long been one of most alluring destinations in the country.
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