Ali Qapu_Isfahan

Ali Qapu palace which is a unique example of palace architecture in the Safavid era was constructed under the order of Shah Abbas I in the early 11th century A.H. The monarch received special envoys in this palace and held his audience here. There are five floors in this palace and each floor has its special decorations. During the reign of Shah Abbas II, a royal parlor (Shah Neshin) was added to the main building and the sovereign and his guests watched polo, illuminations, fire-works and the dramatics that took place in the Nagsh-e-Jahan Square from the halls of this elegant palace. This palace was also called 'Daulat Khaneh-e-Mobarakeh Nagsh-e-Jahan' and the 'Daulat Khaneh Palace'. Its unique archaic architecture is related to the Safavid era.

Manar Jonban_Isfahan

Manar Jonban (the swinging minaret) structure comprises of a mausoleum and two minarets, constructed on the tomb of 'Amoo Abdollah' a reputed personality of the 8th century A.H. The construction of Manar Jonban is based on Mongol architecture and there are tile works remained of that era. The two minarets were added later in an unknown date, but probably at the end of the Safavid era. It is extremely interesting to note that on shaking one minaret, not only does the other move, but that the structure itself sways.

Naghsh-e Jahan Square_ Isfahan

Naghsh-e Jahan Square is  square in the heart of Isfahan that include A’li Qapu palaces, Sheikh Lotfollah , Imam Mosques and Bazaar.The square with 160 meters wide by 560 meters long in the center of the city that has been  registered by UNESCO.This unique building was built in the reign of Shah Abbas .In the past,there  was the right place to play polo, military parade and ceremony.

Unique architecture of this place will fascinate you,Although very simple and buildings and porches have a simple shape,But geographic location of  making it very important to have the light during  all day and create beautiful images.This is just one of the special features  and unique architecture of this place.Many travelers  admire this building.

Si-o-se Pol Bridge_Isfahan

Si-o-se Pol Bridge is a stone double-deck arch bridge in Isfahan, Iran. It is also called Siose Bridge (which in Persian means “33 Bridge” or “Bridge of 33 Arches”) or Allah-Verdi Khan Bridge. Si-o-se Pol Bridge is built by the chancellor Allahverdi Khan Undiladze on commission from from Shah Abbas whose chancelor he was.

Construction of the bridge began in 1599 and ended 1602. Bridge is long 298 meters and wide 13.75 meters. It has 33 spans from which it gets its name with the longest span of 5.6 meters, crosses Zayandeh River and is located in the southern end of Chahar Bagh Avenue.

Bridge has a large plane at the beginning of the bridge where Zayandeh River flows faster. There it has more arches making with that a suitable place for a tea house that can be accessed from the southern bank. There are two levels of arches. Lower level has 33 arches while upper has two arches above lower lever arch and one arch above pier. Road that goes on the upper level is bounded by two high walls that protect travelers from winds and pedestrians that can walk there, from falling.

Vank Church_Julfa_Isfahan

Vank Church is also known as Sansur and Amnaperkich . It is the largest church in Julfa. This majestic church was built in 1015 A.H (1605) in the area of Barberry Garden. It has a giant dome, lofty and beautiful walls and roofs which is already vicarage of Indian and Armenian caliphs.

The main chapel of the church is in shape of parallelogram that has two quadrilateral parts which the first part is bedchamber and the second part that is under the dome of the church is the palace where ceremonies and religious songs holds. The chapel walls are covered with multi-colored brick tiles. In the upper part of the walls beautiful images has painted that are inspired from Bible and has decorated all the dome space. Around the dome, the story of creation of Adam and Eve has been painted by Armenian painters. Also on the beautiful sanctuary of the church some images including an image of Jesus (AS) is painted.

On the corner of the churchyard a big and beautiful bell tower which is based on four stone pillars has built. On the other side of the churchyard and in front of bell tower, a long column from remembrance stone of 1.5 million Armenian who were massacred in 1915 has built. In the courtyard of the churchyard a few of the famous Armenian including some archbishop, political representatives of European countries that have passed in Isfahan has been buried.

Gaz_souvenir_Isfahan

Gaz is one of the most popular souvenirs of Isfahan. The raw material for this famous sweet is manna which is obtained around the city.
The history of making Gaz in Isfahan backs to 450 years ago which was made in the different types of flour, bread, including pistachios, almonds and chocolate in traditional and industrial workshops.
Gaz manna is the root of a plant which is called bush or Gaz tree. The height of this mountain tree reaches a height of two meters and it usually grows in good weather in the mountains of Bakhtiari and Khansar.

Zavareh Village_Ardestan_Isfahan

This village is one of the archaic villages with a famous Jame' mosque which is said to be a fire-temple in the pre-Islamic period. In addition to which, there are four pilgrimage sites here. The architectural affects of this village also prove extremely interesting.This mosque with its four porches is located in the city of Zavareh, at a distance of 12 km. from Ardestan. The same has been constructed by 'Abu Taher Hossain'.

 

Khoor & Biabanak_Isfahan

Khur, a city with rich and prolific cultural background, is the capital of Khoor & Biabanak restrict, which is located in the vicinity of Esfahan. Though its history and formation process is not clearly known, clues such as few old parchments imply its existence back to 4th and 5th centuries of the Islamic calendar. Khur is the farmost point in the eastern border of Isfahan province and it is directly adjacent with other provinces like Khorasan, Yazd and Semnan.

In Zoroastrian language Khur is the guardian angel of the sun and it is also used as a synonym for the sun and its light. Biabanak on the other hand is the rather latter name for an ancient region in Dasht-e Kavir and it is also assigned to a town. Biabanak region is an old one (nearly the same as today`s Khur & Biabanak) in the southern border of Dasht-e Kavir which was located on the route connecting Isfahan (Naeiin) to Khorasan (Neishaboor).

Ancient city of Khansar_Isfahan

Khansar is a city located in Isfahan province. It dates back to pre-Islamic era. ‘Khan’ means spring and the suffix ‘Sar’ indicates plurality in traditional Persian. It is named ‘Khansar’ due to the large number of springs in the region in the past. The city has abundant natural and historical attractions.

Chehel sotoum_Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun ‎, literally: “Forty Columns” is a pavilion in the middle of a park at the far end of a long pool, in Isfahan, Iran, built by Shah Abbas II to be used for his entertainment and receptions. In this palace, Shah Abbas II and his successors would receive dignitaries and ambassadors, either on the terrace or in one of the stately reception halls.

The name, meaning "Forty Columns" in Persian, was inspired by the twenty slender wooden columns supporting the entrance pavilion, which, when reflected in the waters of the fountain, are said to appear to be forty.