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Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, known as Imam Square (میدان امام), formerly known as Shah Square (میدان شاه), is a square situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran. Constructed between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It is 160 meters wide by 508 meters long (an area of 89,600 m). The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square.

Located at 32.6578, 51.6772 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1610s architecture, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, World Heritage Sites in Iran, Squares in Iran, Islamic architecture, Iranian architecture

Chehel Sotoun

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Located at 32.6575, 51.6724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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World Heritage Sites in Iran, Palaces in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Safavid architecture, 17th-century architecture, Persian gardens in Iran, Persian words and phrases

Ali Qapu

Ālī Qāpū is a grand palace in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the western side of the Naqsh-e Jahan Square opposite to Sheikh lotf allah mosque, and had been originally designed as a vast portal. It is forty-eight meters high and there are seven floors, each accessible by a difficult spiral staircase. In the sixth floor music room, deep circular niches are found in the walls, having not only aesthetic value, but also acoustic.

Located at 32.6572, 51.6767 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Palaces in Iran, Safavid architecture, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Houses completed in 1597, Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners

Imam Mosque Isfahan

Imam Mosque, is a mosque in Isfahan, Iran standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. Built during the Safavid period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. The Shah Mosque of Esfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at 32.6544, 51.6775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1618. It was built by the chief architect Shaykh Bahai, during the reigh of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at 32.6572, 51.6789 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1618, Mosques in Isfahan, Iranian architecture

Isfahan University of Art

Isfahan University of Art is in Isfahan, Iran. It operated under the name of Farabi University before 1978, then it became a campus of the University of Art (based Art University in Tehran). It was separated and became independent in 1999. The university owns some of the greatest houses in Isfahan, mostly of the Safavid period.

Located at 32.6572, 51.6758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Universities in Iran, Educational institutions established in 1974, Education in Isfahan, Universities in Isfahan Province

Charbagh, Isfahan

Chahar Bagh Boulevard is a historical avenue in Isfahan constructed in the Safavid era of Iran. The avenue is the most historically famous in all of Persia. It connects north of city to south and is about 6 kilometers long. On the west side are situated the Gardens of the Vazirs, and on the east the Hasht Behesht and Chehel Sotoun gardens.

Located at 32.6531, 51.6686 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Hasht Behesht

Hasht Behesht, meaning "Eight Paradises" is a Safavid era palace in Isfahan. It was built in 1669 and is today protected by Iran's Cultural Heritage Organization. Of more than forty mansion which existed in Isfahan during the rule of Safavids, this is the only one left today.

Located at 32.6533, 51.67 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Palaces in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Houses completed in 1669, Aga Khan Award for Architecture winners, Safavid architecture, Persian gardens in Iran

Chahar Bagh School

Chahār Bāgh school (Madreseye Chahār Bāgh in Persian or مدرسه چهار باغ), also known as Shah school, is a 16-17th century cultural complex in Isfahan, Iran. The compound was built during Soltan Hossein, a Safavid king, to serve as a theological and clerical school to train those who were interested in such sciences. In order to finance the school, Soltan Hossein's mother had a large caravansary built nearby, the income of which went to the foundation.

Located at 32.6513, 51.6693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Education in Isfahan, Iranian architecture, 17th-century architecture

Abbasi Hotel

The Abbasi Hotel (formerly known as the Shah Abbas Hotel) is a hotel located in Isfahan, Iran. This complex was built at the time of king Sultan Husayn of Safavid about 300 years ago. It was built as a caravansary to provide lodging for passengers. The structure has been renovated since the 1950s to fight and prevent degradation. The 1974 film Ten Little Indians, starring Oliver Reed and Elke Sommer, was shot here.

Located at 32.6514, 51.6706 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Adab High School

Adab High School in Isfahan, Iran, was established in the early 20th century by British Anglican missionaries as an all-boys school. It was later converted to a secular school under the direction of Isa Sadiq (a man of letters and Minister of Education) and under the administration of Sayyid Yahya DowlatAbadi. Adab High School was the only all-boys high school in Isfahan with its own swimming pool and soccer field.

Located at 32.6524, 51.6738 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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High schools in Iran, Education in Isfahan

Constitution house of Isfahan

Constitution House of Isfahan, also known as Khaneh Mashrouteh or Khaneh Haj Aqa Nourrollah, is a historical edifice located next to the Great Naqsh-e Jahan Square, on Neshat Ave in Isfahan, Iran. During the years that led to the Persian Constitutional Revolution. Afterwards the house was used as a gathering place of the leaders, activists and sympathizers of the movement. The address of constitution house is No. 14 Neshat Ave.

Located at 32.6536, 51.6808 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Museums in Iran