Shah Mosque, Tehran

Name: Shah Mosque
Address: Tehran, Iran

#79 among attractions in Tehran

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The Shah Mosque, also known as the Soltāni Mosque meaning "royal", renamed the Imam Mosque, after the 1979 Iranian Revolution, is a principal mosque in the northern section of the Grand Bazaar in Tehran, Iran. ()

Local name: مسجد شاه Coordinates: 35°40'35"N, 51°25'20"E

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منطقه 12 (mntqh 12)Tehran Iran

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Shah Mosque – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shams-ol-Emareh, Golestan Palace, National Museum of Iran, Grand Bazaar.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shah Mosque?

Nearby attractions include Mirza Mousa Mosque, Tehran (4 min walk), Jameh Mosque of Tehran, Tehran (5 min walk), Grand Bazaar, Tehran (5 min walk), Shams-ol-Emareh, Tehran (6 min walk).

How to get to Shah Mosque by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shah Mosque:

Bus

Molavi (8 min walk)
Emam Khomeyni Bus Station • Lines: 304 (14 min walk)

Metro

Panzdah-e Khordad • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Khayyam • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)