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Posted On: February 11th 2015, 07:45 pm
IMAM SQUARE
Iran
When a French poet of the 16th century was describing the city of
Isfahan, he called it «a half the world». It would not be difficult to guess what inspired him to say so. The main square, Naqsh-e Jahan, which used to be the center of the ancient city, was a world of medieval architectural wonders. Since then the area has changed very little and still can impress anyone with its beauty. Here you can see one of the most amazing collections of buildings in the Islamic world. The current official name of Imam Square is rarely used in everyday life; the Iranians try to preserve the former greatness of this magnificent historical monument, even in its name. The square boasts the greatest architectural gems of the region: the incomparable Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque and the Imam Mosque, the lavishly decorated Ali Qapu Palace and the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Fountains were installed on the square during the last reconstruction, and you can still see on the opposite sides a sort of football goal, as the area served as a stadium for the game of polo 400 years ago. This is quite appropriate since the game is often depicted on the famous Iranian miniatures that can be bought here in souvenir shops.
Iran
When a French poet of the 16th century was describing the city of
Isfahan, he called it «a half the world». It would not be difficult to guess what inspired him to say so. The main square, Naqsh-e Jahan, which used to be the center of the ancient city, was a world of medieval architectural wonders. Since then the area has changed very little and still can impress anyone with its beauty. Here you can see one of the most amazing collections of buildings in the Islamic world. The current official name of Imam Square is rarely used in everyday life; the Iranians try to preserve the former greatness of this magnificent historical monument, even in its name. The square boasts the greatest architectural gems of the region: the incomparable Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque and the Imam Mosque, the lavishly decorated Ali Qapu Palace and the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Fountains were installed on the square during the last reconstruction, and you can still see on the opposite sides a sort of football goal, as the area served as a stadium for the game of polo 400 years ago. This is quite appropriate since the game is often depicted on the famous Iranian miniatures that can be bought here in souvenir shops.
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