Archive Shah Square
A Brutal Life Lesson
15:28 - Wednesday
Isfahan's Heritage: The Saru Taqi Mosque

A Brutal Life Lesson

The life story of Saru Taqi is very bitter and sorrowful. Saru Taqi was the son of a baker from Azerbaijan; yet he could reach the highest positions in the governmental system.

The Tale of Naqsh-e Jahan
15:41 - Wednesday
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.

Burning Tobacco in Naqsh-e Jahan Square
15:28 - Tuesday
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.