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Isfahan province

Isfahan is the central province of Iran. Its area is about 105 thousands square kilometer. Ten percent of Iran Desserts located in this province. Najaf Abad, Ardestan, Natanz, Aran va Bidgol, Kashan and Isfahan Counties got most of the province area. About 340000 Hectare of Dasht Kasht Forests is in Isfahan province and about 90000 Hectare is in Ardestan County.
Isfahan is one of the greatest handicraft producers of Iran and it also was center of hand and craft producer from old times.
the first structure of the city belonged to 6th BC and was the army gathering place in the Safavid Dynasty and Pre Islam Period. So it was named Sepahan, Ispahan, Isphan, Safahan, and Isfahan. It also was the capital of Iran in the Parthian Period.
It is located 424 km far from south of Tehran and its climate is actually dry.

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Isfahan traditional food

The most popular food of Isfahan is Biryani.
The other popular food is Eshkeneh, Keledoş, Amaj, Kuymak, meat and bean, meat and lentil, Qeimeh Rizeh, Polo Mash, Mashazardak, Tas Kebab, Yakhmeh Lubia, Kufteh Baqali, Mashti Kebab, Masha Qomri, Halim Bademjan, Khoresh Mast, Alucheh Ash, Shole Beryan Zireh and etc.

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Isfahan handicrafts

Isfahan province is one of the greatest handicraft producers of Iran.
This province was center of miniature handicraft producer from old times.
Some of its art and crafts are; Brick, tile, and stucco decorative, different types of ancient calligraphy, silver and gold works, gilding, textile printing, on minarets inside and outside of the mosques, palaces, Termeh, writing different kinds of books and Quran, painting and etc.

Some of its handicrafts are; inlaid work, enamel-work, stucco work, Gere Chini, tile work, Coppersmith, fretwork, pottery, miniature, weaving, felting, carpet weaving, textile printing, etc.

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Chehel Sotoun of Isfahan

Chehel Sotoun is one of the historical structures of Isfahan. Its area is about 67000 square meter and was built in Shah Abbas I Dynasty. There is a building in the middle of the structure.
This building and the garden contains the middle gallery of Chehel Sotoun and its four corner rooms. This structure has twenty pillars but their specular reflection on water popularize them as Chehel (=forty) Sotoun (= pillar).
There are lots of beautiful paintings on the ceiling and galleries.
There are also some eye-catching miniature paintings, mirror works, stucco works, Naskh calligraphy inscriptions on walls and ceiling.

Chehel Sotoun paintings

Chehel Sottoun Paintings present Iran architecture, design and decoration.
None of the paintings have signature or date except middle painting of the main gallery, Sadeq Naqqash Bashi as “Ya Sadeqalvad”, and a date,1216 AH, in Qajar Dynasty.
Chehel Sotoun is being divided into four categories according to its paintings, which are;
1. Historical scenes of the relationship between the Safavid Dynasty and its eastern neighbors in Baram Gallery.
2. Scenes of the ceremonies and hunting on the upper hallway of the gallery.
3. Scenes of royal ceremonies, in Ghazal and literature concepts, hanged on two side room shelves.
4. Scenes of foreigners in Safavid Crown on side columned galleries.

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Chaharbagh School

Chaharbagh School, Shah School or Mother Shah School is the last historical structure of Safavid Dynasty, Shah Sultan Hossein, which was built for students of religious study in 1116-1126 AH.
According to its architecture and tile works, the school got the second position after Sheikh Lotfollah Masque. But some professors believed that the silver and gold works, the design, the carving, and other artistic work had been done in this mosque is unique and has no equal.
This school is now named Alimeh Imam Sadeq and used for religious studies.

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Malek Soltan Jarchibashi Traditional Restaurant

Jarchibashi Hamam (=bath) is one of the oldest baths of Isfahan which was built with Naqshe Jahan Square simultaneously.
This structure is located in Isfahan Big Bazaar, near Jarchi Masque. According to the historical inscription of the mosque the structure of the restaurant and the mosque was built in 1019 AH, by Malek Sultan, Shah Abbas I Jarchi (=beadle).
This building is now used as a beautiful and traditional restaurant in Hakim St. it also has been registered as Iran National Heritage list (No. 11545).

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Saeb Mausoleum

Saeb Tabrizi was the greatest master of Persian Poem called Ghazal inn 11AH and was the most famous poet of the Safavid Dynasty. His reputation was based on his verses and couplets which are from 60000 to 120000 verses.
His mausoleum is located in a garden of Lobnan District, and Saeb St, this place was named Mirza Saeb Tekyeh when he was alive.
His burial is located in his own garden named Tekyeh Baq in Saeb St. Its gallery is 14/20 meters long, 6 meters wide, and 8 meters in height. The building is built 2 meters higher than the Garden and has 10 stairs made from integrated marble stone.

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Abbasi Hotel of Isfahan

Shah Abbasi Caravansary or Abbasi Hotel is one of the biggest historical hotels of Iran and Isfahan. It is considered an important and prominent hotel due to its position which is located in the middle of this historic town and its unique architecture which belonged to the Safavid Period.
This hotel was built in 1106 AH by Shah Sultan Hossein Safavid command. He dedicated this hotel to his mother and it was named Shah’s Mother Caravansary before.
What had remained from the old Caravansary, was renovated during its construction and the structure design coordinate with Safavid Architecture. The internal design of the mosque represents Iranian art and talent. Shah Abbas has opened in 1346 AH.
This hotel has 224 rooms, suites, and apartments which were built according to international standards. So many people, visitors, international and political figures, foreign tourists have settled in this hotel each year.
The architect of this hotel is unique and is representative of Iran culture. Its awesome garden is a reminder of old Iranian gardens.
This hotel is located beside Charbaq School in Chaharbaq- Amadgah St.

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Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is one of the historical mosques of Isfahan which belonged to the Safavid Dynasty.
This structure is a great example of 11th Century AH architecture and tile work done by Mohammad Reza Isfahahani, well-known architect of Iran.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque was built by Shah Abbas I command during eighteen years. It is located in the east of Naqsh-e Jahan Square and opposite of Ālī Qāpū Palace beside Old Masque.
Inside and outside of the structure has one of the great domes of the world which is full of tile work. Natural light and beautiful colors which are used in this structure make it a prominent structure among its own kind.
This building was built for Sheikh Lotfollah and attract so many visitors and tourists each year.

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Marnan Bridge of Isfahan

Marnan Bridge is located in the western part of Isfahan and after Vahid Bridge. Its name derived from the village with the same name to which it connected.
This bridge was once named Marbin and Sarfaraz and was built in Safavid Dynasty and has seventeen springs.
Although the structure of the bridge has not changed through history, it was renovated several times.
The bridge is 160 meters long and has well equipped public places.
This building is near Najvan Park and Birds garden of Isfahan, so it is visited by many visitors each year.

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