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Minters
12 months ago
Mints of Isfahan

Minters

It is told that during the Abbasid Caliphate from the year 744 dirham coinage started in the mints across Iran, and Isfahan was one of the most important coinage centers.

The Hidden Abbasi Passage
12 months ago
Abbasi Shopping Center

The Hidden Abbasi Passage

Abbasi Shopping Center is located in Amadegah street and was built in the seventies according to the proposed project that became a winner in a public tender.

Inscription above the entrance to Timcheh Malek
12 months ago
“Timche Malek” Bazar

Inscription above the entrance to Timcheh Malek

Among the historical bazars of Isfahan Timcheh Malek is particularly famous mostly because of its style of architecture and very beautiful and eye-catching decorations.

Free Bread & Yoghurt in mausoleum
12 months ago
Darb-e Imam Mausoleum

Free Bread & Yoghurt in mausoleum

One of the most lovable mausoleums of the people of Isfahan is located in the historical Sonbolestan neighborhood, close to the old Dardasht quarter. This mausoleum is called “Darb-e Imam” (meaning “doors of imams”).

Polygon Tower of Rakibkhaneh
12 months ago
Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art

Polygon Tower of Rakibkhaneh

Isfahan Museum of Contemporary Art is established in a building that was constructed in the 17th century during the reign of the Shah Abbas I.

The Sound of “Kouchnak”
12 months ago
Isfahan’s Churches Bells

The Sound of “Kouchnak”

The first churches built in the Jolfa neighborhood did not have bells nor bell towers.

A Silken Church !
12 months ago
St. Mary Church

A Silken Church !

In the 17th century, the Armenians of the Jolfa neighborhood had a small church called “Saint Hakoup”.

No Work Can be Done Right if Done With Cruelty
12 months ago
Hakim Mosque

No Work Can be Done Right if Done With Cruelty

It is told that one day Hakim Mohammad Davud in order to inspect how the works of the mosque construction are going went to the construction site and by invoking all his sharp mind he checked out everything.

Seljuq Tower of Pisa
11:15 - Sunday
Sarban Minaret

Seljuq Tower of Pisa

In the historic Joubareh neighborhood Seljuq minaret is visible from afar and which is leaning a little. There is a story popular among the people which says: “When the minaret was being built old woman passed by it. Workers were busy in building the minaret.

Safavid Mosque for the Ambassador’s Daughter
11:06 - Sunday
Ilchi Mosque

Safavid Mosque for the Ambassador’s Daughter

Saheb Soltan Beygom was a daughter of Nezam-odDin Mohammad Ilchi who was also know as Hakim-olMolk Ilchi.

‌Bitter Life Lessons
11:00 - Sunday
Saru Taqi Mosque

‌Bitter Life Lessons

The life story of Saru Taqi is very bitter and sorrowful.

Lady of the Shah Dje Castle
10:33 - Sunday
Castle of Shah Dje

Lady of the Shah Dje Castle

It is quoted that ,when Saljuk turks arrowed the siege around Isfahan …