Shah Mosque
The Shah Mosque is a Safavid architectural landmark and cultural property designed by Bahāʾ al-dīn al-ʿĀmilī. Built with brick, stone, mortar, and tile, the 54 m tall structure was established between 1611 and 1630. It is part of the Iranian National Heritage and is the 19th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The mosque is situated on the south side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square. It is 22 km from Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport and 338 km from Tehran. Nearby sites to combine with a visit include Chehel Sotoun, which is 0.6 km away, the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, 1.8 km away, and Vank Cathedral, 3 km away.
Weather conditions vary throughout the year. The hottest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 34 °C and 37 °C. Rainfall is lowest in these months, with July and August seeing 0 mm of rain. For milder weather, April and October are options, with daily highs of 23 °C and 24 °C. The mosque is open from 09:00 to 17:00. The entry price is 200,000 rials, and the site is wheelchair accessible.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
