West Azarbayjan Tourism Attractions

Religious Places


Seyed-ol-Shohada Mosque, Khoy

Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:25 administrator
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 This mosque is located in north Enqelab Street and belongs to Qajar era. It is tetrangular structure and to the height of 60 cm. it was constructed by stone and the rest with brick. It has single storey shabestan (or Nocturnal area), the pillars of which is carefully and regularly decorated by brick works.This mosque is unique in architecture.
 

Orumieh Jame' Mosque, Orumieh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:23 administrator
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 This historical mosque has been repaired from time to time and is located in the center of the ancient bazaar of this city. The ancient dome of this mosque has been related to the period of the Saljuqians and its altar to the Eilkhanian era 676 AH. Evidence of broken articles found in excavations from the base of the 40 pillars in the domed nocturnal area, have further fortified this theory.
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A'zam Mosque, Orumieh

Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:22 administrator
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This mosque was formerly known as the Bazaar Bash Mosque being located close to the square of wheat- sellers and the bazaar of the city. The mosque has unique architectural finish and was under repair in the year 1972.
 

Motaleb Khan Mosque, Khoy

Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:04 administrator
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 Situated in the central part of the city, this mosque is related to the Eilkhani era. After being destroyed, it was reconstructed in the Qajar period. It has beautiful plaster moldings and engravings.
 

Molla Hassan Mosque, Khoy

Saturday, 05 January 2008 17:03 administrator
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 The said mosque was constructed in the year 1316 AH. and from the aspect of architectural techniques can be considered unique.
 


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