Nilforoushan House – Isfahan

Sheykh ol-Eslam’s House is a memorandum from Safavi and Qajar eras and has become one of the most elegant historical monuments in Isfahan. Primary construction of the building was done in Safavid era and it was a gift by Shah Abbas to his daughter, “Sarv Ghad Khanoum” and his son-in-law,...

The complex is known the first and greatest aquarium in the country in an area of more than 3500 square meters including an aquarium tunnel (underwater world) with the length of 30 meters and 30 aquariums of 5 to 10 meters, touch aquariums and great aquarium cylinders, several quarantine centers...

This minaret is situated in the Joobareh vicinity and is a vestige of the 8th century AH, and is beautifully worked with tiles. Its name relates to the fact that this structure was near one of the royal gardens, where the falcons of the monarch, Shah Abbas I were housed.

These are named as, the Rostam Bafaran, Neyestanak Castles in Naein. The Farfan Castle in Esfahan, Torshak Castle in the Marq Village of Esfahan, Deeyu and Jalali Castles in Kashan, Sangi Castle in the township of Semirom, and the Bozi Castle in Lanjan.

Marnan Bridge is one of the oldest bridges I Isfahan equal to Ji and Shahrestan Bridge that not much time has passed since its publication but some foundations of the bridge are ascribed to Sassanid era. The bridge has 17 openings at the moment that according to the historians, there were even more...

The said aggregate comprises of a mosque, school, water reservoir, Khanegah (or a type of monastery), and dome. But today only the two symmetrical brick domes of the mausoleum and the Khanegah remain. There are two tombs here, covered with beautiful tiles and enclosed in a latticed worked wooden...

The oldest monument from ancient times exists in Isfahan and it is a monument similar to a fire temple that is located on Isfahan Road to Najafabad near Menar Jonban on top of a rocky hill. Most of Islamic historians such as Ibn Khordadbeh, Hamdollah Mostofi and Ibn Hawqal have referred to this...

This structure comprises of a mausoleum and two minarets, constructed on the tomb of 'Amoo Abdollah' a reputed personality of the 8th century AH. The tombstone reveals the date 716 AH., coinciding with that of the reign of 'Oljaito' Ilkhan the Mongol. It is extremely interesting to note that on...

Shahshahan monument is located in the Shahshahan neighborhood, one of the large districts of Dardarsht of Isfahan city. This monument was established upon the tomb of one of the 9th Hijri century mystics named “Shah Aladdin Muhammad” who was killed in 1446 by the order of Shahrokh Timurid, and...

Belonging to Safavid era, Isfahan Bazaar is one of the oldest nd largest bazaars in the Middle-East. Among Iranian traditional large cities, few cities have such a magnificent bazaar. There are stores in this bazaar that have been selling particular goods since 400 years ago. The most important...

The said Imamzadeh is located alongside the ancient Shaaya mosque. This structure comprises of an entrance, porch, courtyard and a beautiful large brick dome. It is a fine example of architecture and adornments of the Saljuqi era.

This round, cylindrically shaped brick minaret has been constructed on an octagonal base and its stone foundation comprises of sand, grit, limestone and ash. The foundation is 4.8 m in height, and the girth of the minaret at its base and top are 5.5 m. and 4.7 m. respectively. The thickness of its...