Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh
Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh is a mosque in Isfahan, Central Iran and has an elevation of 1,570 metres. Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh is situated nearby to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, as well as near the castle Ali Qapu.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Mosque
Photo: شهاب الدین علیشاهی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque, located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Isfahan province, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1011 AH and was finished in 1028 AH and it is one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture that was built during the Safavid era.
Ali Qapu
Castle
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Ali Qapu is an imperial palace in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the western side of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, opposite to the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and had been originally designed as a vast portal entrance to the grand palace which stretched from Naqsh-e Jahan Square to Chaharbagh Boulevard. Ali Qapu is situated 200 metres west of Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh.
Chehel Sotoun
Museum
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Chehel Sotoun is a 17th century pavilion and garden, in Isfahan, Iran. It was commissioned by Abbas the Great and completed by Shah Abbas II, both Safavid Shahs, mostly for royal entertainment and receptions. Chehel Sotoun is situated 640 metres west of Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Isfahan and Jey Shir.
Isfahan
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Isfahan is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Jey Shir
Neighborhood
Jey Shir is a village in Jey Rural District, in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,972, in 519 families. Jey Shir is situated 6 km southeast of Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh.
Jowharan
Neighborhood
Jowharan is a village in Jey Rural District, in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 253, in 65 families. Jowharan is situated 7 km east of Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh.
Masjed-e Sheikh Loftollāh
- Type: Mosque
- Category: religion
- Location: Isfahan, Central Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.65744° or 32° 39′ 27″ northLongitude
51.67866° or 51° 40′ 43″ eastElevation
1,570 metres (5,151 feet)Open location code
8H4HMM4H+XFGeoNames ID
6533376
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