Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque, Tehran

Name: Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque
Address: Tehran, Iran

#78 among attractions in Tehran

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Fakhr-ol-dowleh mosque or Fakhr mosque, originally named Amin-ol-dowleh mosque, is a historic mosque in Fakhrabad street in the Shemiran Gate neighborhood, Tehran. It was designed and built by Nikolai Markov in 1949. Fakhr-ol-dowleh, daughter of Naser al-Din Shah, was the founder of the mosque and named it after her father-in-law, Amin al-Dawla. However, the mosque is now called Fakhr or Fakhr al-Dawla, after its founder. ()

Local name: مسجد فخرالدولهCoordinates: 35°41'53"N, 51°26'14"E

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منطقه 13 (mntqh 13)Tehran Iran

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Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Iranian Crown Jewels, Sepahsalar Mosque, Malek National Museum and Library, Soroush Cinema.

1.1 miSW
Museum, Fashion museum
Iranian Crown Jewels, Tehran
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0.7 miS
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites
Sepahsalar Mosque, Tehran
18 min walk • The Sepahsalar Mosque, also known as the Shahid Motahari Mosque, stands as an emblematic religious edifice in the heart of Tehran, Iran. This mosque, with its intricate architecture and historical significance, is one of the largest in the country and serves as a...
1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Malek National Museum and Library, Tehran
36 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Tehran, the Malek National Museum and Library stands as a cultural treasure and a beacon of Iranian heritage. This prestigious institution, located in the heart of the capital, is not only a museum but also one of the most...
0.8 miN
Cinema, Nightlife
Soroush Cinema, Tehran
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1.2 miNW
Museum
Safir Office Machines Museum, Tehran
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0.9 miNW
Church
Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Mary, Tehran
23 min walk • The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Mary, also known as the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation of the Mother of God, is located in Tehran, Iran. Inaugurated in 1951, it was founded to serve the once-vibrant Greek community of Tehran, which by the 1960s and 1970s, prior to the Islamic Revolution, numbered 3,000 people.
1.4 miSW
Museum
Museum of the Islamic Era, Tehran
37 min walk • The Museum of the Islamic Era is one of the museums of the National Museum of Iran, located near of Imam Khomeini Square, Tehran, Iran. Most of the objects in this museum are selected from the works of scientific excavations or prestigious collections such as Sheikh Safi al-Din Khānegāh and Shrine Ensemble.
1 miNW
Church
St. Nicholas Church, Tehran
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0.8 miNW
Tower
Sepehr Tower, Tehran
20 min walk • Sepehr Tower is a 115 metre high building in Tehran, Iran. Sepehr Tower was Tehran's tallest building at the time of its completion at 33 floors. It is located in Somayyeh St. close to the junction of Taleghani Ave and Dr. Mofatteh Street at coordinates 35°42′22″N 51°25′38″E.
1.3 miSW
Museum
Towhid Prison, Tehran
33 min walk • Anti-sabotage Joint Committee, or Komiteh Moshtarak, was operated by Etelaat Sepah under the government of the Zangeneh of Iran against political opponents. It reportedly was shut down by the Islamic Republic in August 2000.
1.4 miSW
Historical place
National Garden, Tehran
35 min walk • The National Garden or Ministry of Foreign Affairs Gate is a historical and governmental compound in Tehran, Iran. Formerly referred to as the Parade Square, it used to be a military shooting range during the Qajar period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Pol-e-Choobi Synagogue, Tehran (7 min walk), Negarestan Garden, Tehran (9 min walk), Enqelab Street, Tehran (9 min walk), Stained Glass Painting Museum, Tehran (10 min walk).

How to get to Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fakhr-ol-dowleh Mosque:

Metro

Darvazeh Shemiran • Lines: 2, 4 (2 min walk)
Baharestan • Lines: 2 (12 min walk)

Bus

Pole Chubi • Lines: 101 (7 min walk)
Pole Chubi - BRT 1 • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)