Iran Map & Cites
Isfahan |
Isfahan is the city of
unbelievably gorgeous domes,
lofty minarets and wonderfully
fascinating inlaid mosaics &
tiles. It is a school for arts
and crafts. Isfahan is an open
museum of dazzling artistic
masterpieces.
Words can not express the
splendor and glory of Isfahan’s
handicrafts such as inlaid work,
silverwork, enamelwork,
woodcarving, and hand – printed
fabrics.
Isfahan holds a treasury of
tourist attractions the most
important of which are as
follows:
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Isfahan jame mosque
representing different
architectural styles after
the advent of Islam. |
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Imam ( Naqshe jahan ) square
, constructed in the safavid
time , surrounded by Imam
and Sheikh Lotfollah mosque
as well as Aliqapou palace
and bazaar. |
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Chehel Sotun (40 pillars)
palace, a beautiful edifies
constructed on a wide
garden, and with many
Painting on its interior
walls. |
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Shaking Minarets of unknown
origin. It is very
interesting due the shaking
of its minarets as well Its
dome. |
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Two churches in Julfa (Vank
and Maryam) important
historical monuments
belonging to Safavid era.
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Zoroastrian Fire temple
which predate Islam. |
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Khajou, Siosehpol (33 arch),
and Shahrestan bridges,
which are constructed across
Zayandeh Rood River and
connect the Jolfa district
to Isfahan (these bridges
are important from an
architectural Point of
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Zayandeh Rood, which crosses
the city, is a natural
habitat. People use its
banks as recreational
Places. Some parks were
constructed on its bank like
Boostan. Mellat and Ayneh
Khanneh. |
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The Bazaar of Isfahan, with
its chambers of commerces
and caravansaries, is one of
the historically valuable
sites of the city. |
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