Dehchī in Isfahan
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Chehel Sotoun

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Located at 32.6575, 51.6724 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 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

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 2 miles away.
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Isfahan, Streets in Isfahan, Persian history, Persian gardens in Iran

New Julfa

New Julfa is the Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran, located along the south bank of the river Zayandeh River. In 1606 it was established as an Armenian quarter by edict of Shah Abbas I, the influential shah from the Safavid dynasty. Over 150,000 Armenians were moved there from Julfa (also known as Jugha or Djugha) in Nakhichevan.

Located at 32.6363, 51.6557 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Armenian diaspora communities, Isfahan, 1606 establishments

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 2 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 2 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 2 miles away.
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Hotels in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Persian gardens in Iran

Lonban mosque

Lonban, one of the oldest districts of Isfahan, is famous for its mosque. Its current structure is rebuilt in the contemporary era, but some of the plaster works and paintings are from the Safavid age. Some of the inscriptions on the portal are the art works of Mohammad Reza Emami. Besides there is an extraordinary wooden minbar which is one of the most exquisite artworks from the time of the Safavid dynasty.

Located at 32.6512, 51.6522 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mosque architecture, Mosques, Iranian architecture, Mosques in Isfahan

Lonban

Lonban is one of the oldest districts of Isfahan. This district is famous for its mosque.

Located at 32.6508, 51.6483 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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