Naghsh-e Jahan Square (Esfahan)

Iran / Esfahan / Esfahan
 square, park, place with historical importance, marketplace, interesting place, UNESCO World Heritage Site
Naghsh-e Jahan Square (Persian: ميدان نقش جهان maidaan-e naqsh-e jehaan) is situated at the center of Esfahan city, Iran. It is an important historical site and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The imam khomeini 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 and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar. Today, Namaaz-e Jom'eh (the Muslim Friday prayer) is held in this square in front of the imam khomeini Mosque.

UNESCO World Heritage: whc.unesco.org/en/list/115
(360 virtual tour) www.world-heritage-tour.org/asia/central-asia/iran/esfa...
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naghsh-i_Jahan_Square
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Coordinates:   32°39'28"N   51°40'38"E

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  • میدان امام دومین میدان بزرگ دنیا مجموعه بزرگی از ساختمان‌های مسجد امام، مسجد شیخ لطف الله و عالی قاپو وبازار سنتی اصفهان می باشد که از آثاردوره صفوی به معماری علامه شیخ بهایی در شهر اصفهان ودر کشور ایران است