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Blue Mosque (Masjed-e Kabud)
Periodo migliore per visitare
Afternoon between 14.00 and 16.00 is ideal, as sunlight filters through the domes and brings out the turquoise tones in the tiles. If you visit on weekdays, you can avoid the crowds.
Consigli per il budget
Entry fee is about 200,000 Iranian rials (a very small amount, around 0.5 dollars). Iran's national heritage card is not valid, so remember to bring cash.
Consigliato per
Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, History lovers, Travelers seeking peace
Pianifica la tua visita
1-1.5 hours
Informazioni
Fatti rapidi: The mosque was begun in 1465 by order of Jahan Shah but was completed after his death by the Aqqoyunlu ruler Uzun Hasan. Although the turquoise tiles on its exterior facade have fallen off over time, some of the tile work in the interior has survived to the present day, and some of these tiles influenced architect Victor Horta, considered a pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement.
Punti salienti: On the qibla wall of the mosque, there is a giant marble mihrab unparalleled in Iran. But what is truly enchanting are the marble gargoyles carved in the shape of lion heads lined around the octagonal pool at the entrance of the mosque: the water flowing from each one adds a mystical sound to the courtyard.
Consigli da insider
- Choose early morning hours to take photos in front of the giant marble mihrab on the qibla wall, as the light reveals the carvings better.
- Be sure to stop by the tomb in the southwest corner of the mosque, where two princesses from the Shahseven tribe are laid to rest.
- Bring a lantern or a flashlight with you, as some parts of the interior are quite dim.
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