Archive Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Chowgan:
King of the Games!
Chowgan is a cultural, artistic and sports event, which has a strong connection with the identity and history of its participants and its audience.
Isfahan's Heritage: The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
The Secret Way to the Mosque
A very beautiful mosque is in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in front of the magnificent Ali Qapu Mansion, which is called the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.
The Figures of Isfahan: Alireza Abbasi
A Royal Candle for the Calligrapher
Shah Abbas loved the calligrapher of his court, Alireza Abbasi, so much so that sometimes he himself held a candle in his hand so that the calligrapher could do his writing under its light.
Isfahan's Heritage: The Ali Qapu Palace
The Virtual Delight Hall!
Many stories and narratives have been related about the sixth floor of the Ali Qapu Palace, which is known as the music hall; stories that some of them are fanciful and strange.
Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: Sagittarius
The Symbol of the Old City
On top of the Qeysarie Gate of Isfahan Bazaar in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, an image of a horse archer, formed as half-human and half-horse, is patterned on a mosaic tile.
The Figures of Isfahan: Sheikh Bahaei
The Bitter September
In September 1651 AD (1030 SH), Isfahan was in turmoil. It was burning of a pain, which its tumult caused the world unrest.
Isfahan's Heritage: Naqsh-e Jahan Square
The Tale of Naqsh-e Jahan
Based on evidence gathered, the name of Naqsh-e Jahan Square comes from a garden with the same name, which was in the vicinity of the current location of the square.
Isfahan's Intangible Heritage: Naqqareh-Khani
The Sunset Naqqareh
In the past, a certain religious ritual was held at Naqsh-e Jahan Square. This special ceremony, which was held at the time of sunset, was a remainder of the times before Islam and the religion of the magi.
Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Edward Browne
Burning Tobacco in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Isfahan was one of the first cities to outlaw the sales and usage of tobacco. The people of Isfahan also followed suit and resisted the foreign monopoly on the trade.
The Figures of Isfahan: Mullah Abdollah
The Shah Walking Behind Knowledge
One day, Shah Abbas went to the bazaar to visit Mullah Abdollah at Mullah Abdollah School. Amazingly, he found the school empty of students.
Isfahan's Heritage: Naqsh-e Jahan Square
The Owner of Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Sarem-o-Doleh, the son of Zell-o-Soltan, being the grandson of Naser-al-Din Shah and a descendant of the Safavid dynasty, claimed himself to be the inheritor of the Safavids.
Foreign Travel Writers in Isfahan: Jean-Baptiste Tavernier
Muharram Ambience in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, who was in Isfahan at the beginning of Shah Suleiman’s rule, described the atmosphere of Muharram in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, in his traveloque.
