Historical Attractions of Isfahan From Safavid to Qajar

 


Historical Attractions of Isfahan From Safavid to Qajar
Our beautiful Isfahan is just as attractive as half the world, and walking in this historic city is nothing short of time travel. Familiarity with the sights of Isfahan helps travelers to this spectacular city not to miss the important attractions. Today we want to introduce you to some of the most famous historical attractions of Isfahan, so join us.
Famous palaces of Isfahan The most attractive historical attractions of Isfahan
Isfahan has been the capital of various dynasties in Iran in different historical periods and this has led to the construction of magnificent palaces in this city at different times. But among them, three palaces are the most famous and have become the most important historical attractions of Isfahan.
In the following, we will introduce these three palaces to you:
Qapo High Palace of Isfahan
Get acquainted with one of the masterpieces of Iranian architecture, Aali Qapo Palace. This palace is located on the west side of Imam Square (Naghsh Jahan) and is one of the buildings of the Safavid period. Qapo High Palace is a member of the UNESCO World Heritage List, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Aali Qapo is a six-story mansion with a total height of 36 meters. The plasterwork and miniature motifs of this palace are unique and despite the adversity of the time, they still remain strong. One of the remarkable points about Qapo Aali Palace is that from the porch of this building, you can see a beautiful view from Naghsh Jahan Square.
Visiting hours of Aali Qapo Palace: Every day from 09:00 to 16:30
Isfahan Chehelston Palace
Have you seen Chehelston Palace and its unique paintings? What about seeing the reflection of your image in the unique mirror work of this mansion? This extraordinary building was built during the reign of Shah Abbas I and Shah Abbas II Safavid in Isfahan and is located in the middle of a large and lush garden. The paintings, drawings, and mirrors of this palace are very beautiful and spectacular, and there is a treasure trove of manuscripts of the fourth century AH and works of the Safavid era.

The garden in which Chehelston Palace is located is one of the best gardens built during the Safavid period and is one of the nine Iranian gardens inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This building has 20 columns, but due to the reflection of their images in the water, they become 40 columns, and for this reason, this beautiful palace is known as Chehelston.
Visiting hours of Chehelston Palace in Isfahan: Every day from 09:00 to 17:00
Hasht Behesht Palace, Isfahan
Hasht Behesht Palace is the most beautiful palace in the world in the Safavid period and the only pavilion left from the Chahar Bagh area of ​​this period. This palace is located in a beautiful park and its name appears in the list of national monuments of Iran.

 


The architectural style of Hasht Behesht Palace in Isfahan is different from other structures in this city. The nested mansions, special and spectacular decorations of this building, and the surrounding garden caused the tourists who visited this garden during the Safavid period to describe it as “more cultural than the most luxurious palaces of European countries”.
Visiting hours of Hasht Behesht Palace: Every day from 09:00 to 17:00
Famous squares of Isfahan
If you ask most of those who have traveled to Isfahan to name one of the historical attractions of Isfahan without thinking; Certainly, most of them will mention one of the famous squares of Isfahan, namely the role of the world, as the first option. But this square is not the only famous square in this city. In the following, we will introduce two famous squares of Isfahan to you:
In the following, we will introduce some of the most famous squares in Isfahan.
The role of the world
In Isfahan, almost all roads end at Naghsh Jahan Square! A large square with a historical and special atmosphere, the architecture of which dazzles your eyes. The name of Naghsh Jahan Square is registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List and is one of the largest squares in the world.

 


The role of the world is a complete world in itself. By attending this square, you can shop, enjoy a carriage ride, take beautiful photos and have a coffee in one of its cafes. You can also book this hotel around Naghsh Jahan Square at any time of the day and night to visit this beautiful square.
Naghsh-e Jahan, also known as Imam Square today, is a historical complex with attractions such as Aali Qapo Palace, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Imam Mosque, Qaisaria Gate, Qaisaria Bazaar, polo gates, Tohid Khaneh, etc. has it.
Isfahan Atiq Square
Near Naghsh Jahan Square, Atiq Square in Isfahan, or Kohneh Square in Isfahan is located. This square, which is now known as Imam Ali Square in Isfahan; It has a rich history and a new and modern look!
Atiq Square was built during the Seljuk period and was very prosperous during its time. With the construction of Naghsh Jahan Square, this square gradually declined and today efforts have been made to revive it.

Atiq Square has an architecture similar to Naghsh Jahan Square and a structure similar to a trapezoid. This historical complex is located near places such as the tomb of Harun Al-Rasheed and the neighborhoods of Jobareh, Toghchi, and Dardasht.
Historical mosques of Isfahan
Historical mosques in Isfahan have the status of arrows that target two signs; They are both a spectacular attraction and a place of worship. With the beginning of the Islamic period in Iran, many mosques were built in Isfahan, but most of them date back to the Safavid era. Here we take a look at the mosques of Isfahan, which have a high historical value.
Imam Mosque in Isfahan
Imam Mosque is one of the most famous attractions of Isfahan and a valuable work from the Safavid period that is visited annually by many Iranian and foreign tourists.



Imam Mosque is a full-fledged representative of the art of building mosques in Iran for centuries, and many Iranian mosques have been built in the model of this mosque. This mosque was registered in 1310 as one of the national monuments of Iran and is also part of the World Heritage Site.
Visiting hours of Imam Mosque: Every day from 09:00 to 11:30 and 13:00 to 16:30

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Isfahan
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the most famous religious attractions in Iran, which is very popular with domestic and foreign tourists. This mosque is a favorite subject of many photographers, and its exterior and pea-colored dome attract everyone’s attention.

We come to the unique architecture of this mosque; The decorations of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and its tiles are irreplaceable. The dome of this mosque is the most circular dome in the world and is considered one of the most beautiful domes in the world. One of the wonders of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is the lack of a minaret next to the dome and the lack of a nave in the mosque. The existence of a hidden tunnel, lighting with domes and the presence of stairs at the entrance of the mosque are other notable points in the architecture of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
Visiting hours of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque: Every day from 09:00 AM to 11:30 AM and 13:00 to 16:30 PM

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