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 Ali Gapur by TheWanderingCamel
The long climb to the third floor balcony will reward you with wonderful views across the square to the Imam and Sheikh Lutfollah Mosques. It was to this balcony that the Shah would come to watch polo and entertain his foreign guests.
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 Night falls by TheWanderingCamel
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 Central Library of Esfahan by MalenaN
For me it was convenient located, just in between Aria Hotel where I was staying and Imam Square. Leave a Comment Address: Goldasteh AvenuePhone: 031 - 222 3698Directions: For me it was convenient located, just in between Aria Hotel where I was staying and Imam Square.
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When Shah Abbas in the early 17th century was building his new capital he brought many Armenians, who were skilled artisans, from Jolfa in the north, to Esfahan. Armenians are still living in Jolfa district of Esfahan and that’s where Vank Cathedral is situated.
The construction of the cathedral begun in 1606, when the Armenian immigrants arrived, but it was not completed until 1664. Inside the church the walls are decorated (from top to bottom) with oil paintings with motifs from the Old and New Testaments. When I visited the front of the church was under reparation and behind scaffolding.
Next to the church there is a museum with handwritten books, paintings, metal crosses and much more.
The cathedral is open 8am - 12.30pm, 2am - 5.30pm (6.30pm in summer).
Entrance fee is higher than to many other sites in Iran (IR 30 000), but they don’t get subsidy from the state. Leave a Comment
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Imam Square is the second largest square in the world and it is 512 metres long and 163 metres wide. It was built in the early 17th century as the centre of Shah Abbas new capital. It is a lovely square with beautiful buildings around, like the Imam Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Ali Qapu Palace and Qeysarieh Portal, which is leading to Bazaar-e Bozorgh. In the arcades surrounding the square there are mostly souvenir shops. It is a nice place to stroll around in, especially in late afternoon and in the evening, and it is illuminated at night. I didn’t, but you can take a ride around the square in a horse carriage. Leave a Comment
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The Bazaar is situated north of Imam Square. Around the square you will find mostly souvenir shops, but as you walk in the great bazaar, along the many narrow roads, you will come across almost everything like textiles, household utensils, vegetables etc.
The bazaar was largely built in the early 16th century, but some parts are much older than that. It is built with a typical domed and vaulted ceiling. The main entrance is through Qeysarieh Portal in the north end of Imam Square and from there you can walk almost all the way to Jameh Mosque without leaving the bazaar. Leave a Comment
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From the east side of Imam Square steps lead up to the entrance of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque. It is a small mosque, but it is very beautiful, so don’t miss it! As you enter a hallway will lead you to the prayer hall. All the walls are covered with tiles with lovely floral motifs. The dome doesn’t have the usual blue/turquoise colour, but is cream-coloured.
The mosque was built between 1602 - 1619 and is named after the father in law of Shah Abbas I, who was the ruler of that time. The mosque was used by the women of the shah’s harem.
The mosque is open 8.30am -4.30pm (7pm in summer).
Entrance fee is IR 4000 (July 2006). Leave a Comment Directions: East side of Imam Square
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Chehel Sotun Palace is beautiful and absolutely one of the highlights in Esfahan. The palace was first built in the 17th century, but was destroyed in a fire and therefore rebuilt in 1706.
You will enter the palace through a big terrace with tall wooden pillars holding up a lovely wooden ceiling with inlay work.
Special with this palace are all the frescos which have survived both the Afghan invasion in the 18th century and the 1979 revolution. The motifs are of great battles and of court life. There is even a fresco showing a man kissing the foot of a dancing woman with bare breasts.
The palace is open 8am - 4pm in winter and 8am - 12, 2pm - 8pm in summer.
Entrance fee is IR 5000 (July 2006). Leave a Comment Directions: I entred from Ostandari Street
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 Hasht Behesht Palace, Esfahan by MalenaNLeave a Comment
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