Imam Mosque: A grand, impressive jewel of Isfahan 

TEHRAN – At the southern end of Isfahan’s main square stands the big, grand and impressive Imam Mosque, which is not only impressive because of its sheer size and incredible decorations, but also helps to get a good impression of the needs and challenges of always on-going restoration works.

Tricky waterproof repairs cast doubt over fate of Iranian architecture masterpiece

TEHRAN – Many visitors to the 17th-centyry Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, a top masterpiece of Iranian architecture that stands tall in Isfahan, witnessed last month that its picturesque creamy dome was emerged split-face from a snowfall.

A walk through Jameh Mosque of Hamedan

TEHRAN - Photos show interior and exterior views of Jameh Mosque of Hamedan, August 20, 2019.

By Afshin Majlesi

Islamic architecture? Sure, but Na’in’s old mosque offers so much more

Well regarded for its hospitable people, handicrafts, and ancient qanats (manmade subterranean aqueducts that brings water from the mountains), Na’in dates back to nearly 2000 years, which makes it one of the oldest continuously settled towns in the Iranian plateau.

Jameh Mosque of Saveh: A museum of Islamic architecture

Photo depicts courtyard, arched arcades and tiled dome of the Jameh Mosque of Saveh in central Iran, October 4, 2018.

Fahraj mosque amongst oldest Islamic structures in Iran

TEHRAN – At over 1400 years old, Jameh Mosque of Fahraj still stands tall in a township of the same name in Yazd province, central Iran.

Tehran museum to host workshop on Islamic decoration

TEHRAN – Malek National Library and Museum Institution in downtown Tehran will hold a workshop on gereh-Sazi (literary: making knot) from April 29 to May 1.

National document on Iranian-Islamic architecture, urban development approved

TEHRAN — The Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution has approved a draft of the national document on the Iranian-Islamic architecture and urban development, IRIB reported on Tuesday.