The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.
Fatemeh Bahrami • 05 March 2025 • update: 05 March 2025
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan
ISFAHAN, IRAN - FEBRUARY 20: A view of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan, Iran on February 20, 2025. The mosque, located in Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan, one of the world's largest squares and the former capital of the Seljuk and Safavid dynasties in Iran, is regarded as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. Unlike most mosques, it was constructed without minarets or a courtyard. Originally designed for the private worship of the royal family and not intended as a meeting place for the community, this mosque stands as a remarkable example of Safavid artistic and architectural heritage. ( Fatemeh Bahrami - Anadolu Agency )Fatemeh Bahrami
