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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 2 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

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 2 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 2 miles away.
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Religious buildings completed in 1618, Mosques in Isfahan, Iranian architecture

Shahrestan bridge

Shahrestan bridge This is the oldest bridge on Zayandeh Rud. The foundations are from the 3rd to 7th century Sasanid era, but the top was renovated by the 10th century Deylamids and finally during the 11th century Seljuk period. However the architectural style is totally Sasanid. The bridge was built in two parabolic shapes. The vertical parabolic component means that the middle point of the bridge is the highest part.

Located at 32.6272, 51.7178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Bridges in Iran, Iranian architecture, 14th-century bridges, Isfahan Province

Khaju Bridge

Khaju Bridge is arguably the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the Persian Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 C.E. , on the foundations of an older bridge. Serving as both a bridge, and a dam, it links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayandeh River. Although architecturally functioning as a bridge and a weir, it also served a primary function as a building and a place for public meetings.

Located at 32.6367, 51.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Safavid architecture, Bridges in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, 17th-century architecture, 17th-century bridges

Sarouyeh

Sarouyeh (سارویه) was a large library in ancient pre-Islamic Iran. The 10th century chronicler Ahmad ibn Rustah refers to it as "Sarough" (ساروق). The Fars Nameh of Ibn Balkhi calls it Haft Halkeh (هفت هلکه). The library, located near where the city of Isfahan is today, is written by some sources to have been from the era of Tahmuras, in ancient Iran. Majmal al-tawarikh also mentions the library.

Located at 32.6306, 51.7131 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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History of Iran, Libraries in Iran, History of Isfahan Province

Molla Abdollah School

Molla Abdollah School is located in the bazaar of Isfahan, Iran, and was a premises for prayer and theological studies by reputed clergy, including Mullah Abdollah Shooshtari, during the reign of Shah Abbas I of Persia.

Located at 32.6603, 51.6781 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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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 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Museums in Iran