Articles about Esfahan (0-7 of 7)

  • Antique Rugs: The Mark Of Sophistication For Interiors
    By: Dr. Reza Azad | - Antique rugs showcase the artistic and timeless aspects of the craft of rug creation. These rugs come from a very wide geographical area, ranging from China to Vietnam in the east to Cyprus, Iran, Maghreb and Turkey in the west. India is also one of the great manufacturers of antique rugs. Oriental rugs can be classified by the place of their origin, such as Lilihan, Sarouk, Malayer, Yalameh, Cabric, Heriz, Serapi, Qazvin, Esfahan, Qom, Mashad, Kashan, Kerman, Sarouk, Nain, Kurdish, Anatolian, I ...
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  • Visit Borj E Ghorban While You Visit Iran
    By: Rahman Mehraby | - Borj e Ghorban is a burial monument built during 10th or 11th century and is located near Ibn-e Sina high school is Hamedan. The structure is considered a tomb tower located in an area, which is said to belong to the Zandi-ha district. It is known to be the burial site of Sheikh ol-Islam Hassan Ibn-e Attar Hafez Abul Ala Hamedani and many more governors of Seljuk times which you can see when you visit Iran.

    His Life

    Borj e Ghorban was the place where Hafez was buri ...

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  • Isfahan, A Place Rich In History
    By: Archie Blazer | - Isfahan, also called Esfahan, is one of the oldest settlements in Iran with a population of over one million people. The city is situated far away from the current capital, but in the past the two and a half millennium year old Isfahan used to be the capital city of Persia.

    Mostly known for the silver filigree and metal work , Isfahan was an important commercial hub and a melting pot of various people with different religions, languages, and customs.

    The city reache ...

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  • Enjoy The Beauty Of Esfahan
    By: Archie Blazer | - Located in the central part of Iran, Esfahan is a great tourist hub in the country, featuring masterpieces of the Persian culture. This city displays grandeur that goes all the way to the sixteenth century. Some of the things that the city is known for are its beautiful bridges and gardens.

    Esfahan began its greatness during the reign of Shah Abbas I (1587-1629) who established it as his capital. He strategically located a large bazaar along the Silk Road. The capital turned into ...

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  • Visit Madrassa Chahar Bagh In Isfahan On Your Trip To Iran
    By: Rahman Mehraby | - Madrassa Chahar Bagh is one of the largest complexes you will see on your trip to Iran. Besides the madrassa, this complex also has a mosque, a bazaar and a caravansary. The architecture of the place reminds you of similar compounds like the Anatolian complexes, an example of which can be seen in that of Ibrahim Bey located at Qaraman.

    This complex at Isfahan was built towards the end of the Safavid rule in ancient Iran. It was constructed on the Chahar Bagh Avenue which led to t ...

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  • How To Visit Isfahan's Imam Square
    By: Rahman Mehraby | - Many people who travel to Iran have already planned to visit Isfahan as one of Iran trip highlights. I want to show you how you can plan an unforgettable walking tour of Isfahan visiting Imam Khomeini Square (Imam Sq) formerly known as Naqgh-e-Jahan Square. This one-day tour helps you visit the highlights of the heart of this tourist destination at the best time of the day and make the most of it.

    Visit Chehel Sotun Palace First

    You may wonder why I've started from ...

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  • Why Visit Isfahan During Your Trip To Iran
    By: Rahman Mehraby | - There are many beautiful cities which you must visit during your trip to Iran. Isfahan is one of them. Known for its scenic locales and marvelous architecture, Isfahan is a place you must never miss when you visit Iran. You will be surprised by the sheer size of this place. Known as "half of the world", Isfahan was once one of the largest cities in the world and the capital of Persia. Famous for its Islamic architecture, you must not forget to visit Isfahan on the banks of the river Zayandah Rud ...
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