Saru Taqi Mosque

The Saru Taqi Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque located in the bazaar, near the Hassan Abad Gate, in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. The mosque was completed in, during the Safavid era.

Overview

The mosque forms part of the Sarutaqi Complex that comprises a caravanserai, the Bazaar of Saru Taqi, a palace, and square. The mosque was added to the Iran National Heritage List in 1932, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.
The mosque and associated complex were named in honour of Saru Taqi, also known as Mirza Muhammad Taqi and Mirza Taqi, one of the most influential 17th-century Safavid politicians, courtiers, and patrons of architecture. The name of "Saru Taqi" and 1053 AH were inscribed on the portal iwan. The exterior of the dome is simple brickwork, and its interior is decorated with beautiful painting and plasterwork. These decorations also covered the surface of the walls, which were plastered in subsequent periods.