Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur

Attar of Nishapu is one of the famous poet and gnostic of Persia. Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapuris located among a fabulous garden in Nishapur, Razavi Khorasan Province.

History of this Mausoleum refers to the Timurid Empire. It has restored in the Pahlavi era. Attar lived about 700 years ago in Nishapur. This tomb located in Shadiyakh, the recreational-tourist area of Nishapur.14th April celebrated as the commemoration of Attar. Some special activities take place at this day such as read poetry and Calligraphy. Literary works of Attar are as follows:
Tazkirat al-Awliya, Mantiq-ut-Tayr, Asrar-Nama, Ilahi-Nama, and Musibat-Nama.

• Architecture

  • The planning of this Mausoleum is octagonal-shaped with an onion-shaped dome. This marvelous two shelled dome is the most eye-catching part of this Mausoleum. You face Islamic ornamentation including tiles with geometric patterns. Moreover, some inscription on the Kufic line with the color of yellow, green, and white under the dome make it glorious. There are entrances, but the main entrance situated on the northern side of the Mausoleum.
     
  • Also, the interior part of this tomb is octagonal-shaped. This part including four Shah-neshin with ornamentation such as Mosaic tiles, Vault, and Stucco.
     

• What is the best time to go?

  Late April until early July is the best time to visit Nishapur and enjoy the beauties of there.
   
  • Visiting Information
    It is better to know some information about visiting time and the payment of it.
     
    • Visiting the Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur for foreign visitors costs 150,000 IRR.
    • You can visit the Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur every day from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM.

• Getting there:

Mausoleum of Attar Neyshaburi located on Erfan Ave., Neyshabur City, Khorasan Razavi Province, Iran. You can reach there via private car and public transportation such as a taxi.