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