Shahīsh-e Bīdābād
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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 4.044 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 4.044 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 4.044 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 4.044 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 4.044 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 4.044 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 4.043 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 4.042 miles away.
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Armenian diaspora communities, Isfahan, 1606 establishments

University of Isfahan

University of Isfahan (UI) is a state-operated university in Iran. It is one of the most prominent science and engineering schools in Iran and is the largest university in Isfahan Province in Iran. The university is located in the southern section of the city of Isfahan. University of Isfahan is located in Azadi square of Isfahan, in the middle of the city has another campus in Khansar. University of Isfahan offers undergraduate degrees in 70 fields and graduate degrees in 55 areas.

Located at 32.6161, 51.6606 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.042 miles away.
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Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (IUMS) is a university of higher education in basic medical sciences, clinical medical sciences and health services in Iran. Isfahan University of Medical Sciences is one of the most prestigious Iranian medical schools and admission to the University is limited to the top students who pass the national entrance examination administered yearly by the Ministry of Culture and Higher Education. The university is located in southern Isfahan, Hezarjarib street.

Located at 32.6142, 51.6617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.042 miles away.
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Schools of medicine in Iran, Universities in Iran, Educational institutions established in 1946, Education in Isfahan, Universities in Isfahan Province

Siosepol

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Located at 32.6444, 51.6675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.043 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1602, Bridges in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Safavid architecture, Persian words and phrases

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 4.043 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 4.043 miles away.
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Education in Isfahan, Iranian architecture, 17th-century 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 4.045 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 4.044 miles away.
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Safavid architecture, Bridges in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, 17th-century architecture, 17th-century bridges

Monar Jonban

The Monar Jonban (Shaking Minarets), or Menar-e-jomban, is a mosque located in Isfahan, in central Iran. Construction began in 14th century to cover the grave of Amu Abdollah Soqla. Its notable feature is that if one of the minarets is shaken, the other minaret will shake as well.

Located at 32.6505, 51.5942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.039 miles away.
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Mosques in Isfahan, 14th-century architecture, Safavid architecture

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 4.045 miles away.
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History of Iran, Libraries in Iran, History of Isfahan Province

Harati High School

Harati High School is located in Esfahan, Iran. The school is regarded as a well known landmark. It is located on Kamal Esmaeel Avenue (or Boulevard) between the Khadjoo and the 33 pol bridges.

Located at 32.6395, 51.677 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.043 miles away.
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High schools in Iran, Education in Isfahan

Joui Bridge

Joui Bridge, also called the Choobi Bridge, is a bridge in Isfahan, Iran. It is one of Isfahan's oldest bridges and was built in 1665, during the Safavid era. The Joui Bridge is located between Khaju and Ferdowsi bridges. It is 147 meters long and 4 meters wide, with 21 arches. It was built during the reign of Shah Abbas II to irrigate and inter-relate the kings gardens on both sides of the river. The bridge and the two parlours within were for the exclusive use of the shah and his courtiers.

Located at 32.6368, 51.678 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4.043 miles away.
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Iranian architecture, Bridges in Iran, Buildings and structures in Isfahan, 17th-century architecture, Bridges completed in 1665

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

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 4.044 miles away.
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Education in Isfahan

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 4.043 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 4.044 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Isfahan, Museums 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 4.042 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 4.042 miles away.
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