Isfahan's Heritage: The Maqsoud Beyk Mosque

The Shah’s Beloved Calligrapher!

Much has been said on the fame and glory of Mir Emad, but there is a story that explains the cause of Shah Abbas’s estrangement from the renowned calligrapher.

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.