Baba Ghassem Mausoleum, Isfahan

Name: Baba Ghassem Mausoleum
Address: Isfahan, Iran

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Baba Ghassem mausoleum is a historical mausoleum in Isfahan, Iran. It dates back to the 14th century. It is well known for its beautiful mihrab and dome. It is located to the north of Jameh Mosque of Isfahan. It was repaired and revamped in the Safavid era. Baba Ghassem was one of the prominent faqihs in Isfahan. One of his devotees built the Emamieh school for him, when Baba Ghassem was alive and after Baba Ghassem's death, he built this mausoleum for him. The tomb has brick and tile decorations. Its dome is pyramidical. This mausoleum was very respected in the past, so much so that people generally swore to it beside the tomb for proving that they are telling the truth. On the lower part of the dome of the structure, one of the names of Allah has been written in the Bannai script. ()

Local name: آرامگاه باباقاسم Coordinates: 32°40'19"N, 51°41'4"E

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Baba Ghassem Mausoleum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Kohneh Square, Ali minaret, Hakim Mosque.

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Which popular attractions are close to Baba Ghassem Mausoleum?

Nearby attractions include Qazvinis' House, Isfahan (3 min walk), Shahshahan mausoleum, Isfahan (4 min walk), Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Isfahan (5 min walk), Safa mosque, Isfahan (5 min walk).

How to get to Baba Ghassem Mausoleum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baba Ghassem Mausoleum:

Bus

میدان امام علی • Lines: تندرو ۳ (9 min walk)
مخابرات • Lines: ۵ (12 min walk)

Metro

Shohada • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Shahid Bahonar • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)