Shah Abbas I
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Mahyar Caravanserai; outstanding example of Safavid art
The journeys of traders and their caravans along the roads across Iran would have been much more difficult if there was no caravansaries that…
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Isfahan not only known for its ancient history
Isfahan’s rich history and cultural heritage make it an attractive tourist destination. The city is famous for its handicrafts, such as silverware,…
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Isfahan school of painting
Eṣfahān school, last great school of Persian miniature painting, at its height in the early 17th century under the patronage of the Safavid ruler…
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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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Historical Armenian Cemetery in Isfahan
The Armenian cemetery in Isfahan, lying to the south of the city between the Armenian suburb of New Julfa and the high hill known as Sofe Mountain,…
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Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque after refurbishment
Sheykh Lotfollah Mosque, the most significant landmark of Isfahan, is one of the architectural and tiling masterpieces in the world which has…