Isfahan Naghshe Jahan Square 1602-1620 - History of Islamic Architecture (sitios de interés)

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Isfahan, Iran
Naghshe Jahan Square
The Golden Age of Esfahan arrived in the 16th century under Shah Abbas I (1587-1629) who made it the new capital of the Safavid dynasty.
The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the west side you can find Ali Qapu Palace. Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is situated on the eastern side of this square. The northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

Naghshe Jahan Square looking south towards the Shah Abbas complex



Text and photo from Wikipedia - Isfahan.

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