Isfahan Tourist Sights

Isfahan metropolis of Iran was once the capital of Safavid dynasty for a long time which was its flourishing period. Many historical and archaeological monuments of Isfahan belong to Safavid and also Sassanid period, all of which are impossible to mention in this article. In the following, we will point out Isfahan 12 Tourist Attractions.

Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the central square of Isfahan which is a part of a historical complex. What makes this square different is its rectangular shape, which differs from other shapes of common squares. Naqshe Jahan Square History contains historical monuments such as: Palaces, Mosques, Bazaar and etc.

Ali Qapu Palace, Isfahan 12 Tourist Sights

Ali Qapu Palace is one of the beautiful buildings in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, one of the best palaces in Safavid time. This mansion is 48 meters high, in 6 floors that lead to each other with spiral stairs. It is a Persian architectural masterpiece of the early 11th century AH, made by the order of Shah Abbas I.

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Shah Mosque

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is an especial historical mosque in Iran that dates back to Safavid period. This mosque is a masterpiece of architecture and tiling of the 11th century AH.

Shah Mosque or Imam, Soltani and Jame Mosque, is the most important historical mosque in Isfahan. This mosque is a unique masterpiece of Iranian art and architecture, tiling and carpentry which dates back to the 11th century AH.

Qeysariyeh Bazaar, Naqshe Jahan Square Bazaar 

One of the most brilliant periods of Iranian art after Islam is the Safavid period. During this period, industrial and artistic centers and centers increased in Iran. One of the most beautiful bazaars in Iran is Qaysariyeh Bazaar or Soltani Bazaar, which is also a tourist sights in Isfahan. It was one of the most luxurious traditional bazaars during the Safavid where you find inlay artworks and Persian carpet shops, “Isfahan Tree of Life Rug”.

Khajoo Bridge Isfahan Tourism

This bridge is one of the masterpieces of Shah Abbas II, which is on Zayandehrood River. Khajoo Bridge or Baba Roknoddin Bridge had different functions such as dam and water flow regulation. There are two stone lions in the corners of the eastern side of it, which are the symbol of Bakhtiari Nomads.

Si O Se Pol , Isfahan 12 Tourist Sight

Allah Verdi Khan Bridge or Si O Se Pol is a beautiful unique bridge, which is a symbol of Anahita. Sio se pol, thirty-three bridges, was for Baptism ceremony or “Khaje Shoyan”, which reserved for the Armenians of Isfahan during Safavid. It is also a gathering place for poets, elders and other people.

Chehel sotoun Palace Iran History

According to the inscription, Chehel sotoun Palace has the title of the happiest building in the world. The architecture is a combination of Chinese, Persian and French which has a main porch that faces east. This porch consists of two parts: one part is based on 18 wooden high pillars and the middle four pillars which are placed on 4 stone lions and their carving is such that two lions are shown on one human head.

Abbasi Chahar Bagh, Persian Traditional Clothing

Abbasi Chahar Bagh (4 Gardens) is one of the most famous Persian gardens in Iran. Shah Abbas I built this Chahar Bagh and the upper Chahar Bagh after the designation of Isfahan as the capital of Iran. The lower Chahar Bagh was built by order of Reza Shah Pahlavi which is in the same design to Safavid gardens.

Isfahan Hasht Behesht Persian Garden

Hasht Behesht Garden is a very beautiful mansion in Isfahan. It is a flat garden which is among several other gardens, including Khargah, Behesht Ain and Demur. The mansion has an octagonal design; with eight rooms, which is symbolic to Iranian, two-floor bricks and the center pool. The roof is designed with colorful and watery gypsum moqarnas or inlay works.

Minar Jonban , Isfahan Tour

Minar Jonban is one of the amazing mansions of ancient Iran. This monument was built during the Patriarchal period, the reign of Oljaito. It is a simple brick building and at the same time it is amazing and mysterious. It has a porch in the style of Mongol period and two minarets, which was built on the tomb of one of the seventh century mystics named Abdullah Karladani. This minaret, in spite of its great strength, shakes in its place, and this has led to it being called a minaret.

Isfahan Jolfa Area Tourist Sight

Vank Church Cathedral is one of the most important attractions in Isfahan. Its original name is Vank Amena Perkich and it was built during the reign of Shah Abbas II. It is one of the historical Armenian churches of Isfahan which is in Jolfa area. This church has two domes that are in a circular shape, imitating the Iranian old architectural style. The ceilings and walls of it covered with beautiful paintings, all of which narrate and image from the Bible.

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