Mesri Mosque
| Mesri Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد مصری | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Esfahan, Isfahan Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°40′26″N 51°41′29″E / 32.67389°N 51.69139°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Isfahani / Safavid |
| Completed | |
| Specifications | |
| Spire(s) | One (turret) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; tiles |
| Official name | Mesri Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 3 March 1937 |
| Reference no. | 279 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Mesri Mosque (Persian: مسجد مصری; Arabic: مسجد مصرية) is a Shi'ite mosque, located in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The mosque was built in AH 1061 (1650/1651 CE), during the Safavid era. In the mihrab there is an inscription in Nastaliq script, written by Mohammad Reza Emami, a calligrapher .[1]
The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 3 March 1937, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
Located in front of the mosque is the holy shrine of Haji Mir Hassan, which bears an inscription of AH 788 (1386/1387).[2]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ مسجد مصری - اصفهان | دانشنامه آریانیکا: تاریخ، فرهنگ و تمدن مردم ایران در فضای مجازی. www.arianica.com (in Persian). Archived from the original on October 6, 2013.
- ^ Pourtajrishi, Vahid (June 25, 2014). "Mesri Mosque of Isfahan". Masjed.ir. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
External links
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Media related to Mesri Mosque at Wikimedia Commons
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