Naqsh-e-Jahan Square among the Top 10 Public Squares of the World (by landarchs.com) One of the world’s most beautiful squares, with a wonderful area of luscious green in the middle. Lined with shops, filled with cafes, with the great Shah Mosque to the north this square will leave you breathless. Its other name Naqah-e Jahan Square means ‘Image of the …
Located in Tehran (a city of Tehran province) Golestan Palace (Persian: کاخ گلستان) pronounced “Kakheh Golestan” is the former royal Qajar complex in Iran`s capital city.The oldest of the historic monuments in Tehran, a world heritage,the Golestan Palace (also Gulistan Palace) (The Rose Garden Palace) belongs to a group of royal buildings that were once enclosed within the mud-thatched walls …
Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex: Tabriz bazaar, East Azerbaijan ProvinceTabriz bazaar is an ancient compound of roofed brick-made passageways, structures, buildings and enclosed spaces used for a series of various functions. It has always played major roles in developing social, economical and political developments in Iran. It still plays a major role Tabriz Historic Bazaar Complex Tabriz has been a place …
Armenian Monastic Ensembles: UNESCO Historical Site: Armenian Monastic Ensembles There are three monastic ensembles of the Armenian Christians living in the North West of present day Iran: St Thaddeus, St Stepanos, and the Chapel of Dzordzor. The oldest structure among these three dates back to the 7th century and Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran The Armenian Monastic Ensembles of Iran, …
The Persian Garden: The tradition of developing and creating Persian gardens goes back to the time of Cyrus the Great, 6th century BC. The feature elements of Persian gardens include beautiful buildings, pavilions and walls, and also some sophisticated irrigation systems inherited from ancient Persians … The Persian Garden The property includes nine gardens in as many provinces. They exemplify …
Sheikh Safi al-din Khanegah and Shrine Ensemble : Mausoleum of Sheikh Safi ArdabilBuilt between 16th and 18th century, during Safavid rulers in Iran, it consists of various buildings for different functions like khaneqah (gathering structure of sufis), a school, library, mausolea, a mosque, a cistern, a hospital, kitchens, a bakery, and some offices. It gained political and national importance when …
Soltaniyeh: UNESCO Historical Site: Soltaniyeh This tourist attraction and historic site is the capital of the Ilkhanid dynasty where the mausoleum of Oljaytu is located. This masterpiece of architecture is a unique example of Iranians’ precision in mathematics and calculation in engineering. It is also a perfect example of Ilkhanid structure embellishment and calligraphy The mausoleum of Oljaytu was constructed …
Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan: This Friday mosque represents the evolution of mosque building since early post-Islam era in Iran beginning in 9th century. Over time, different corners of the mosque have been constructed in different styles of their own times. This is the first Islamic building that has inherited Sasanian Masjed-e Jame of Isfahan Located in the historic centre of …
Gonbad-e Qabus: This fantastic example of tomb tower building in Iran date back to 1006, when Ziyarid were ruling in Iran. It was built out of unglazed fired bricks at a corner of the ancient city of Jorjan nothing of which has remained except for this structure. The 53-meter high sacral tower has escaped Mongols’ Gonbad-e Qabus The 53 m …
Iran’s Burnt City Shahr-e Sokhta: The remains of this mud brick city called hahr-e-Sukhteh (Burned City) is the first example of a series of complex societies in eastern Iran. It is a sizable archaeological site of the Bronze Age urban settlement, which is clearly associated with the Jiroft culture Shahr-e Sokhta (Burnt City) Iran’s ‘Burnt City’, a Bronze Age archeological …