| Saru Taqi Mosque | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shia Islam |
| Province | Isfahan Province |
| Location | |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | Safavid dynasty |
The Saru Taqi Mosque, built during the Safavid dynasty, is located in the bazaar of Hassanabad in Isfahan, . [1] [2] [3]
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