| Safa Mosque | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Province | Isfahan |
| Location | |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Municipality | Isfahan |
  Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°40′28″N51°41′02″E / 32.674532°N 51.683967°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Isfahani |
The Safa Mosque is a historical mosque in Isfahan, Iran. The mosque was built by Mohammad Golestaneh in the Qajar era and is located near the Shahshahan mausoleum. [1]
Naqsh-e Jahan Square, also known as the Shah Square prior to 1979, is a square situated at the center of Isfahan, Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It is 160 metres (520 ft) wide by 560 metres (1,840 ft) long. It is also referred to as Shah Square or Imam Square. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side is the Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square and at the northern side Qeysarie Gate opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Today, Namaaz-e Jom'eh is held in the Shah Mosque.
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