Meidan Emam, Esfahan

Meidan Emam or Naghsh-i Jahan Square, situated at the center of Isfahan city, Iran, is one of the largest city squares in the world. The square is surrounded by important historical 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 and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

Year Decision Comments
1979 Inscribed Reasons for inscription

Reviews

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this is the most beautiful place in the world.
surrounded by 4 marvelous buildings , masjede shah , masjede sheykh lotfollah , aali ghapoo palace , and the gheysariye bazaar .
in Persia , they call Isfahan " half of the world"
i believe it's true , and this square is the main reason.
 
Svetoslav Lalov (Bulgaria):
This square is the most beautiful palce in the world and believe me you can not compare sitting there for a break to doing it at any other- european or else place.
 


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