Jame Mosque of Urmia is one of the most historical monuments of this city. The mosque is located in the historical Urmia Bazaar and is one of the important features of the traditional context of the city. Some historians believe that this mosque was a fire temple at first and during Ilkhanid, a mosque was built on the ruins of the fire temple. However, some others believe that the architectural style of the columns, ceiling and the plasterworks are according to those available during Seljuk era. The plaster work of the altar inside Urmia Jame Mosque is a unique example due to its beauty. The mosque is also connected to the bazaar with two main entrance doors on the sides of the courtyard. An ancient Shabestan crowned with a dome was the main structure of the mosque and owns all features of the Islamic architecture. Some arched chambers were added to the mosque during Zandiyeh dynasty which is interesting to visit. If you are interested in exploring Urmia Jame Mosque, you could ask Alaedin Travel professional team for a tailor made Iran tour package.
