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Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan
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02 The place
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque stands on Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Isfahan. It was built during the reign of Shah Abbas I, of the Safavid dynasty, and a great deal of tile mosaic was used in its construction; many famous calligraphers and artists of the Safavid era worked on it.
The mosque is set at an angle of 45 degrees, so that it faces Mecca. Unlike any other mosque in Iran, it has no courtyard, or sahn.
03 In his words
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque seemed to be the most compact mosque I had ever seen. Upon entering I was met with turquoise mosaics; streams of light from the windows, in an otherwise dimly lit space, shone onto the tiles, the walls and the scriptures of the Quran, giving the place an ethereal feeling.
Before taking this photo I entered the mosque many times, taking in and relishing its beauty for many hours.
Mohammadreza Domiri Ganji
05 Related
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06 — In his words
Mohammadreza Domiri Ganji, on this photograph
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