Heidarieh Mosque, Qazvin

Heydarieh mosque of Qazvin is a building in the city of Qazvin in Iran.

Although renovated by Amir Khomär-täsh (Malikshah's vizier) after the earthquake of 1119 CE, the history of construction of this edifice goes back to pre-Islam, where it was a Zoroastrian fire temple.

The building today sits in the yard of an elementary school, and functions as the school's library and auditorium.

Qazvin Province

Capital

Qazvin

Counties and cities

Abyek County	Abyek Khak-e Ali

Alborz County	Alvand Bidestan Mohammadiyeh

Buin Zahra County	Buin Zahra Abgarm Ardak Avaj Danesfahan Sagezabad Shal

Qazvin County	Qazvin Eqbaliyeh Kuhin Mahmudabad Nemuneh Moallem Kalayeh Razmian Sirdan

Takestan County	Takestan Esfarvarin Khorramdasht Narjeh Ziaabad

Sights

populated places

List of cities, towns and villages in Qazvin Province

Coordinates: 36°15′55″N 50°00′20″E / 36.26528°N 50.00556°E / 36.26528; 50.00556

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