Jameh Mosque of Atigh, Shiraz
Facts and practical information
Jameh Mosque of Atigh is a 9th-century mosque in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province, Iran, Atigh Jameh mosque the oldest mosque of Shiraz was built in celebration of the conquest of Shiraz by Saffarid Amroleiss in the year 276 AH and was completed in 281 AH. It has been restored many times. The height of the building and its various nocturnal areas with beautiful tile work on the ceilings, gives a unique charm to this place. It is located in the east of Shah Cheragh Shrine. The entrance door of Shah Cheragh is on the west side of the mosque. undefined Atiq Jame Mosque of Shiraz has been renovated several times. Nodbeh Wall and Khodaye Khane are some of the attractions of this mosque. Additionally, the dome of the north Iwan and the hypostyle columns are so attracting. In the southern part of this mosque, there is a wall called “Nodbeh”. It differentiates from other walls with a picture of colorful cedar on it. It is believed that on the night of Miraj, Boragh /Buraqpassed from this Wall. There is an Iwan and Shabestan. Shabestan is an underground space that can be usually found in the traditional architecture of mosques, houses, and schools in ancient Iran. These spaces were usually used during summers and could be ventilated by windcatchers and qanats. North side is also known as “Imam Gate”. North gate is decorated with Mogharnas tiles. ()
Shiraz
Jameh Mosque of Atigh – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Tomb of Hafez, Vakil Bazaar, Shah Cheragh, Arg of Karim Khan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Jameh Mosque of Atigh?
How to get to Jameh Mosque of Atigh by public transport?
Bus
- Ahmadi (11 min walk)
- بهارستان • Lines: 70 (14 min walk)
Metro
- Vakil-Al-Roaya • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
- Zandiyeh • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)