Maḩalleh-ye Darb-e Seyyed
District of Khomeynī Shahr
Isfahan - Iran

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 8 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 8 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 8 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 9 miles away.
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Mosques in Isfahan, Safavid architecture, Religious buildings completed in 1629

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 9 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 8 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 8 miles away.
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Isfahan, Streets in Isfahan, Persian history, Persian gardens in Iran