Back to photostream

Imam Mosque, Esfahan

previously called the Shah's mosque, this Safavid masterpiece was built by Shah Abbas I betweem 1611 to 1629. It is located on Esfahan's famous Naqsh-e Jahan square, which in itself carries a UNESCO World Heritage designation.

3,914 views
9 faves
81 comments
Uploaded on June 20, 2008
Taken on May 5, 2008