Archive Chaharbagh
Isfahan's Heritage: The Sheikh-ul-Islam House
The Princess’s Wedding Gift
The Sheikh-ul-Islam Historic House was a gift from Shah Abbas II to his daughter, Sarv-Ghad Khanum, on the occasion of her marriage to Mohaghegh-e Sabzevari, who was a famous scholar of the Safavid period.
The Figures of Isfahan: Mohammad-Taher Vahid Qazvini
The Bridge’s Inauguration
After completing the Khajou Bridge’s construction, Shah Abbas II made Maqsoud Beyk, the court’s majordomo, responsible for decorating and illuminating the bridge.
Isfahan's Heritage: The Khajou Bridge
A Bridge Full of Stories!
The Shahi Bridge or the Khajou Bridge was built during the reign of Shah Abbas II and most probably on the ruins of the old Hassan Beyk Bridge.
Isfahan's Heritage: Chaharbagh Religious School
Madar Shah School
European tourists mentioned Chaharbagh School as Madar Shah School in their travelogues, but this title can be seen nowhere else.
The Figures of Isfahan: Haj Mohammad-Hussein Kazeruni
He Left the Mortal World…
Haj Mohammad-Hussein Kazeruni was one of the merchants of the late Qajar and early Pahlavi periods, known as the second richest man in Isfahan.
The Figures of Isfahan: Fazlollah Dahesh
The Light
In 1305 SH, he founded the first electricity company of Isfahan at Telefonkhaneh Alley, Darvazeh Dowlat, and so the first lamps of the Chehel-Sotoun Palace and its surrounding streets were lit by the Dahesh Factory.
Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Engelbert Kaempfer
The Ladies’ Street
Engelbert Kaempfer, the German physician and traveller who travelled to Iran at the time of Shah Suleiman’s coronation, recounted what he saw in his travelogue.
Isfahan's Heritage: Jahan Hotel
The Most Modern Hotel of Isfahan in the Pahlavi Era
Jahan Hotel, which had started working much before the Abbasi Hotel, continued its activities up until the 60s (SH), yet was suddenly abandoned.
Isfahan's Heritage: Chaharbagh
The Most Familiar Path
Isfahan’s Chaharbagh was the busiest passage of the city up until a few decades ago and not just a place to pass along, but one to stay in and visit friends at.
Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Pierre Loti
A Skirt Full of Roses
Up until a hundred years ago, Isfahan’s rose was world famous so much so that a world traveler such as Pierre Loti would take the trouble of going all the way from Champs-Élysées to Chaharbagh.
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The atmosphere of Moharram in the Naqshe Jahan Square
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2 months ago
The legendary downfall of a truth
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Tuesday, th Jul 2023
Burning Tobacco in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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Monday, th Jul 2023
Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
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Saturday, th Jul 2023
The Ladies’ Street
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Wednesday, th Jul 2023
A Skirt Full of Roses