Dastgerd Jame Mosque

The Dastgerd Jame Mosque is one of the historic buildings of the city of Dastgerd in Borkhar County, Isfahan Province, dating from the Safavid to the Qajar era. The mosque stands on Vahdat Street in Dastgerd and is regarded as one of the oldest religious buildings in the city. On 30 Tir 1384 (Solar Hijri) it was added to Iran's National Heritage List under registration number 12117, and together with the old Dastgerd bathhouse it forms part of the city's historical heritage.

Architecturally, the mosque is built on a two-iwan plan, with a prayer hall (shabestan) along its western side. The mihrab is located in the southern iwan. The western prayer hall covers about 200 square metres and has a vaulted ceiling with a chashmeh (a type of arched vault), supported by stone columns; it is one of the most notable parts of the historic building. The entrance portal and vestibule (hashti) are decorated with tilework, and despite alterations and construction work in recent decades, parts of the building's original structure and appearance have been preserved. New spaces have also been added to the mosque in recent years.

The Dastgerd Jame Mosque stands on Vahdat Street in the central area of Dastgerd, and it can be reached from the city's main routes. For those interested in religious architecture and in historic buildings of the Safavid and Qajar periods, a visit offers a chance to learn about part of Borkhar's cultural past. While in the area, you can also visit the historic Dastgerd bathhouse, another of the city's old landmarks. Since the building is an active place of worship, it is best to plan your visit around prayer times and religious ceremonies.