Ilchi Mosque
Shi'ite mosque in Isfahan, Iran
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The Ilchi Mosque (Persian: مسجد ایلچی; Arabic: مسجد إيلجي) is a Shi'ite mosque in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The founder of this small and simple mosque was Saheb Soltan Beigom, the daughter of a courtier in the Shah Suleiman's court. In Azeri, the word Ilchi (elçi) means messenger. The mosque was built in 1686 CE under the supervision of Mohammad Ali ben Ostad ALibeyk.[1]
StatusActive
LocationEsfahan, Isfahan Province
| Ilchi Mosque | |
|---|---|
مسجد ایلچی | |
The mosque turret spire | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Esfahan, Isfahan Province |
| Country | Iran |
  Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Coordinates | 32°39′44″N 51°41′37″E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Mohammad Ali ben Ostad ALibeyk |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | Isfahani / Safavid |
| Founder | Saheb Soltan Beigom |
| Completed | 1686 CE |
| Specifications | |
| Spire | One (turret) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; tiles |
| Official name | Ilchi Mosque |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 3 March 1937 |
| Reference no. | 271 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List on 3 March 1937, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
