Vank Cathedral – Isfahan

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 round, cylindrically shaped brick minaret has been constructed on an octagonal base and its stone foundation comprises of sand, grit, limestone and ash. The foundation is 4.8 m in height, and the girth of the minaret at its base and top are 5.5 m. and 4.7 m. respectively. The thickness of its...

This bridge is located in the east of Esfahan and is an interesting piece of architecture. The same is a relic of the Sassanid period.

The same lies in the Sansan Village, at a distance of 40 km. on the Qom - Kashan road. This is a square structure with four porches and constructed of brick, sun baked bricks and clay. Adornments of brick can be observed here. The facade displays 14 arched roofs, and the entrance hall has three...

The house of Mohammad Bagher Nilforoushan is related to Qajar era and is located in Dardasht Neighborhood in Isfahan. This building was registered in the list of Iran’s national monuments on 29th of Shahrivar 1353 with registration number 1001.

Colonel Bekhradi’s house is from Qajar dynasty and it is located in Isfahan, Chehar Baq Paeen Street, Masjed Aqa Khademi alley. This relic was registered in December 26th, 1996 with the registration number of 1819 as one of Iran’s national relics. It is noteworthy that currently three houses...

These are named as, the Mir Fendereski, Shahzadehgan, Mirza Rafia, Valleh, Homami Shirazi, Mir Majdeddin Esmaeil Babol Dashti, Seyed Hojjat-ol- Islam Shafti, Baba Qasem, Al Raashed Balleh, Nezam-ol-Molk, Shahshehan, Khatoon Abadi, Haj Mohammad Jaffar Abadehi, Aqa Hossain Khansari, Khajeh Sa'ad,...

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...

The tomb of one of the famed calligraphers of the 'nastaliq' script, known as Emad-ol-Molk and reputedly called Mir, is located in the small courtyard of the Maqsud Bek mosque. In this tomb there is a slab of marble (70 x 35 cm.) affixed to the eastern wall, the same being engraved with verses.

This is another church in this vicinity, which displays interesting aspects and is also known as the Qarib Church. Colossal, religious slabs of stone from the 'Ooch Church' are safe guarded here.

This caravansary with its four porches is to the dimensions of 82 x 89 sq. m. and with a rectangular courtyard covering an area of 48.30 x 38.70 sq. m. is located in the south of Esfahan in the village of Mahyar. The chambers of this caravansary are 4 x 5 sq. m. Structures such as the mill, bakery,...

This tomb is situated in the village of Peer-e-Bakran in Esfahan, and comprises of three sections, such as the porch, courtyard and high ceiling. The ceiling of the porch is adorned with the 'Kufi' script, plaster work and floral design. The tomb is to the northern side of the mausoleum and near...