Under the Safavid Empire, Isfahan became the capital of Iran, for the second time in its history, under Abbas the Great. The city retains much of its history.
Isfahan
City in Iran
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Isfahan is a city in central Iran, known for its Persian architecture. In the huge Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the 17th-century Imam (Shah) Mosque, whose dome and minarets are covered with mosaic tiles and calligraphy. Ali Qapu Palace, built for Shah...
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6 days ago · Esfahan, capital of Esfahan province, major city of western Iran, and one of the most important architectural centers in the Islamic world.
Feb 10, 2024 · It's one of the oldest mosques in the city, continuously built, rebuilt and renovated since the 8th Century BCE. The combination of the classic ...
Esfahan is Iran's top tourist destination for good reason. Its profusion of tree-lined boulevards, Persian gardens and important Islamic buildings gives it ...
Isfahan Province (Persian: استان اصفهان) is one of the 31 provinces of Iran. Its capital is the city of Isfahan. The province is in the center of the ...
Esfahan Iran – our third destination in this country, so we already managed to fall in love with it. We would never guess that after visiting Esfahan we ...
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Posted: Apr 12, 2024
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Mar 23, 2014 · Iran is a beautiful country with a 4-seasons weather. In the Caspian coast it's always spring, north west is most of the time winter, south west ...
Feb 10, 2008 · Lost in Esfahan, the old Persian capital, an American finds a mostly friendly welcome in bazaars, teahouses and a madrasa.