Safavid era
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Miniature treasure of Persian Art
Persian miniature painting started to came into flower under Ilkhanid sovereignty in the 13th century, when great focus was put on illuminating…
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Reflection of splendid Safavid mansion
Chehelsoton mansion was built in the early 11th century (AH) in a garden during three stages that include building the main and large hall, the…
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Timcheh Mozaffariyeh; Jewel of Tabriz Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar of Tabriz is recognized as the largest roofed bazaar in the world. In 2010, the UNESCO declared Tabriz Bazaar as a World Heritage…
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Safavid Figures' Garden
Cities get values through public arts like urban installations; they reflect city’s identity and add unique features to public spaces.
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Ancient relics discovered in northern Iran
Three fragments of ancient colorful pots depicting images of birds, flowers and inscriptions from the early Islamic era have been discovered…
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Safavid less known palace in Isfahan
Ashraf Hall is a small part of a Safavid glorious complex that included the Roofed Hall, Eight Palace, Poshte-e Matbakh palace, Rakib Khaneh,…
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Jolfa preserved its Christian-Islamic architecture
In Jolfa neighborhood, in addition to churches and bells, the architectural style of houses is different from other parts of the city as some…
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Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art
Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art which is situated in Ostandari Street and next to the Museum of Natural History, belongs to the Safavid era.…
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Restoration of historical caravanserai in Zavareh completed
Director General of Isfahan cultural heritage announced the completion of the restoration of the historical caravanserai and great Husseinieh…
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Jalaliyeh School
Jalaliyeh School was built at the end of Safavid era, during the reign of Shah Sultan Hossein, in 1114 AH. This school which was built by Jalal…
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Beauty of Iranian carpet
Safavid era is the brilliant period of reviving Iranian arts. The available inspirational examples of valuable Safavid artworka which are now…
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Gol-e Sorkh Spa Resort; Shah Abbas promenade
Gol-e Sorkh (Red Rose) village in Varton, as one of the best spa resorts in Isfahan, is located 35 kilometers away from Isfahan; along the way…
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Maghsoud Beik mosque, collection of famous calligraphers' artworks
Maghsoud Beik mosque is located in Isfahan; it is also called Zolamat mosque.
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Saru Taghi mosque; monument of Safavid era
In Isfahan, there is still a bazaar, a Char-Sugh (four directions), a caravanserai, and two mosques from the time that Saru Taqi was the prime…
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Nezam Al-molk dome; wonderful Islamic architecture
After entering the courtyard of Jameh mosque of Isfahan, the biggest mosque in Iran,the beautiful and magnificent south veranda (iwan) of the…