Qameshloo Protected Zone – Isfahan

Mirza Mohammad Ali Saib Tabrizi (born in 1000 Hijri year/1592 in Tabriz and died in 1086 hijri year/1676 in Isfahan) was the greatest sonneteer of the eleventh Hijri century and the most famous poet of Safavid era. Saib developed and perfected a poetry style that was called the Indian style several...

This lies beyond the ancient gateway of Esfahan-Kashan, and is related to the offspring of Moosa Ebne Jaffar (PBUH). Its construction dates to the Al-e-Booyeh dynasty (320-447 AH). The large porch, tomb, ceiling and the section under the dome and the entrance to the vicinity of the tomb have been...

The same is located in the ancient locality of Sonbolistan and near Dardasht. There are two tombs in this Imamzadeh, which consists of two domes, a facade, adorned with tiles. Besides three courtyards are in the northern, eastern and western sectors. The same is a relic from the Jahan Shah...

Third of Ordibehesht is registered in calendars in the name of Sheikh Bahai, the scientist whose skills in architecture can be seen in all the monuments remained from Safavid era and now his most vivid memorandum is his house in Isfahan and close to Jameh Mosque of the city which dates back to...

This area is situated at a distance of 26 km. south of the city of Esfahan. Wildlife species found here are, wild sheep, gazelle, leopard, wild rabbit, wolf, hyena, jackal, cat, fox, partridge, dull yellow partridge, sparrow, pigeon dove, owl, eagle, hoopoe, falcon, raven, viper and green viper.

This is the very first Armenian Church in the territory of Esfahan, and was constructed in 1065 AH, after the Armenians immigrated to this vicinity. At present this church is located in the courtyard of the St. Mary's Church.

Other mosques in Esfahan province are as follows: The mosque and minarets of the Barsian Village, Seen Mosque, Kaj and Dashti Mosque, Qotbiyeh Mosque, Zolfiqar, Dar-e-Joobareh, Aziran, Jarchi, Baq-e-Haji, Aqa Noor Mosque, Mesri, Hakim, Haji Manuchehr Mosque, Soleiman Bek, Sheikh Ali Khan, Ilchi,...

Masoudieh Palace is related to Qajar era and is located in Baharestan Square in Tehran. It was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 27th of Dey 1377 with registration number 2190. Masoudieh Palace Garden was built in 1295 Hijri year to the order of Masoud Mirza, the governor of...

Dovecotes or such turrets are in plenty in the agricultural vicinities of Esfahan. These have been built with the purpose of collecting the excreta of these birds. The turrets are topped with domes with crevices so as to facilitate the access and exit of these birds, and guide them to their nests...

The same is located in the Jolfa Square, and was built by an Armenian called Khajeh Petros Vali Janian. His portrait is on the wall of the church.

This Imamzadeh comprises of a mausoleum and porches to the south and west. There is a black slab in one piece to the length of 3 m. fixed at the entrance and below the wooden latticed worked window. This black stone was apparently an idol in Sumanath formerly, and the Indians were ready to offer...

Chaharbagh School which is also called Soltani School and Madar Shah School is the last glamorous historical monument of Safavid reign in Isfahan that was built in 1116-1126 Hijri to teach and train religious students in Shah Sultan Hussein period, the last Safavid king. Chaharbagh School that...