Barsian mosque and minaret
| Barsian mosque and minaret (Jameh Mosque of Bersian) | |
|---|---|
مناره و مسجد جامع برسیان | |
The imposing minaret and mosque entrance | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Friday mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Barsian village, Isfahan Province |
| Country | Iran |
Location of the mosque in Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°31′18″N 52°32′01″E / 32.521733°N 52.533583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque architecture |
| Style | |
| Completed |
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| Specifications | |
| Interior area | 3,604 m2 (38,790 sq ft) |
| Dome(s) | One |
| Dome height (outer) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Dome dia. (outer) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Minaret(s) | One |
| Minaret height | 34 m (112 ft) |
| Materials | Bricks; mortar; plaster |
| Official name | Jameh Mosque of Bersian |
| Type | Built |
| Designated | 3 March 1937 |
| Reference no. | 265 |
| Conservation organization | Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran |
The Barsian mosque and minaret comprise a Shi'ite Friday mosque, also known as the Jameh Mosque of Bersian (Persian: مناره و مسجد جامع برسیان; Arabic: المئذنة والجامع برسيان), and 34-metre-high (112 ft) minaret, located in the village of Barsian, approximately 42 kilometres (26 mi) east of Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran.
The mosque and minaret were added to the Iran National Heritage List on 3 March 1937, administered by the Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Iran.