Imamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze

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  • Address
    near Hamzeh Bridge, Hafez St, N of River Khoshk
  • Phone
    222 3353

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The Imamzadeh-ye Ali Ebn-e Hamze stands as the tomb of Emir Ali, a nephew of Shah Cheragh who also died here while en route to Khorasan to help Imam Reza. The existing shrine was built in the 19th century after earthquakes destroyed previous incarnations. It has an eyecatching bulbous Shirazi dome, dazzling mirror work, stained-glass windows and an intricate, ancient wooden door. The tombstones around the courtyard, for which families of the deceased paid a small fortune, are also interesting.

Unlike some other shrines, the caretakers here are very welcoming of foreigners; women are happily handed a chador , and in you go!