Citadel Mosque (Tehran)

Citadel Mosque (Tehran) is a mosque in Tehran, Central Iran which is located on میدان پانزده خرداد. Citadel Mosque (Tehran) is situated nearby to the courthouse قوه قضاییه - ساختمان یک, as well as near the bus station Molavi.

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Type: Mosque
Description: mosque in Tehran, Iran
Also known as: “Arg Mosque (Tehran)”, “Ark Mosque (Tehran)”, “Daftar Mosque”, and “Madar-e Shah Mosque”
Address: میدان پانزده خرداد

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Golestan Palace and Shamsol Emare.

Golestan Palace

Museum

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The Golestan Palace is the former official royal Qajar complex in Tehran, Iran. One of the oldest historic monuments in the capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Golestan Palace consists of a group of eight palatial royal structures surrounded by a wall, today used mainly as museums, surrounded by an outer wall, which were once enclosed within the defensive walls of Tehran's citadel. Golestan Palace is situated 220 metres northeast of Citadel Mosque (Tehran).

Shamsol Emare

Museum

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Shams-ol-Emareh is one of Tehran’s historic buildings and a remnant of Qajar Iran. It is one of the most prominent buildings on the east side of Golestan Palace. Shamsol Emare is situated 330 metres east of Citadel Mosque (Tehran).

Courthouse of Tehran

Courthouse

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Courthouse of Tehran, also known as the Palace of Justice, is a historic courthouse in Tehran, Iran. The building was designed by Czech architect Stanislav Sůva in the Neoclassical style to house 1,200 employees, serving as the Ministry of Justice, the law court, and the criminal and civil courts. Courthouse of Tehran is situated 230 metres north of Citadel Mosque (Tehran).