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Historically also rendered in English as Esfahan, Isfahan is the capital of the Isfahan Province in Iran. The city is located at a distance of around 340 kilometers south of Tehran, on the main east-west and north-south routes crossing the country. The climate of Isfahan is usually very moderate and pleasant and the Zayandeh Rud River makes the environs even more attractive. The city can be explored in two days if not more to explore the natural beauty of the city and visiting its lovely Persian gardens and spectacular Islamic architecture. Shopaholics can buy Iranian souvenirs and handicrafts. There is an artistic ambiance felt easily all every nooks and corners of Isfahan.
Naghsh-e Jahan SquareOne of the largest city squares in the world, Naghsh-e Jahan Square was built at the beginning of the 16th century by Shah Abbas I the Great. The square is bordered on each side by colossal buildings linked by a series of two-storey arcades. Naghsh-e Jahan Square is listed in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Some of the major attractions at the square include the Shah Mosque located on the south side of the square, Ali Qapu Palace on the west side, Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque on the east side, and the Isfahan Grand Bazaar on the north side.
Jameh Mosque of EsfahanLocated in Naghsh-e Jahan Square, Jameh Mosque of Esfahan is a stunning display of the evolution of mosque architecture since 841 AD. It is the oldest preserved building of Mosque type in Iran. The complex covers over 20,000 square meters of area and is also the first Islamic building adapting the four-courtyard Iwan layout of Sassanid palaces to Islamic religious structural design. The double shelled ribbed domes of Jameh Mosque represents and architectural creativity that has inspired builders throughout the area.
Ali Qapu PalaceBuilt at the end of the 16th century as a residence of Shah Abbas I, Ali Qapu Palace is a spectacular palace also serving as a grand gateway to the royal palaces that lay in the lovely parks. The major highlight of this palace is its elevated terrace boasting 18 narrow columns and offering a wonderful perspective over the square. On the upper room of the palace, there is a music room where the stucco ceiling in riddled with the shapes of vases and a number of household utensils are cut to augment the acoustics.
