Esfahan, Iran

Cultural Attraction
The mosque of the Shah/ The mosque
of the Imam also called Masjid-e Shah
(Royal Mosque)

One of the finest and the most

stunning buildings in the world
standing in south side of Naghsh-i
Jahan Square(Isfahan). The Mosque is
also an excellent example of Islamic
architecture of Iran, and regarded as
the masterpiece of Persian
Architecture.
Cultural Attraction
The mosque of the Shah/ The mosque of the Imam

Important of water:

In Islam major importance is placed upon purity and cleanliness, but also the essential role water plays in Islam. Purification through
ablution is an obligatory component of the Islamic prayer ritual; prayers carried out in an impure state are not valid.

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Cultural Attraction
The mosque of the Shah/ The mosque of the Imam
Cultural Attraction
The mosque of the Shah/ The mosque of the Imam
Cultural Attraction
The mosque of the Shah/ The mosque of the Imam
ceiling more design
Cultural Attraction
The Sheik Lotfollah mosque

This Mosque best show of the

crowd and embellishment richness
of Masjed-e Shah. The dome
makes extensive use of delicate
cream-coloured tiles that change
colour throughout the day from
cream to pink (sunset is usually
the best time to witness this). The
signature blue-and-turquoise tiles
of Esfahan are evident only around
the domes summit.
Cultural Attraction
Leader
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was born on October 26,
1919 in Tehrn, Iran. He was the shah of Iran from
1941 to 1979. He maintained a pro-Western
foreign policy and fostered economic
development in Iran but corruption in his
government, unequal distribution of oil wealth
and political turmoil resulted in his exile to Egypt
followed by the declaration of an Islamic republic
in Iran by Khomeni. He died in 1980.
Leader
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ruhollah Msavi Khomeini.
24 September 1902 3 June 1989), known in the
Western world as Ayatollah Khomeini, was an Iranian
Shia Muslim religious leader, revolutionary and
politician. He was the founder of the Islamic Republic
of Iran and the leader of the 1979 Iranian Revolution
that saw the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy and
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran. Following
the revolution, Khomeini became the country's
Supreme Leader, a position created in the
constitution of the Islamic Republic as the highest-
ranking political and religious authority of the
nation, which he held until his death. He was
succeeded by Ali Khamenei.
Museum
- Isfahan Music Museum
Isfahan Music Museum is the first private and official music
museum in Iran which was opened to public in December 2015. This
museum has been launched by two music masters to demonstrate
Iranian musical instruments which has been collected from different
parts of Iran.

- Hamam-e Ali Gholi Agha

a historical hammam in the Bidabad district of
Isfahan, Iran. The structure consists of one large hammam and a
small hammam and also a pothold. Each of these hammams
consists of a dressing room and a Garmkhaneh (hothouse), so that
they could be used in that time separately by men and women. At
present, the structure is a museum and can be visited by tourists.
 Isfahan Music Museum

Isfahan Music Museum features roughly 300 traditional musical instruments, those that are currently
being played or used to be practiced across Iran. The private museum, named after the central Iranian city,
has been divided into two main sections dedicated to the national and regional musical instruments.It also
offers brief information about maestros, composers and musicians who are made contributes to enrich the
music scene of the country in the course of history. Isfahan Music Museum opened its doors to the public in
2015 under the auspices of the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization.
 Hamam-e Ali Gholi Agha

Ali Gholi Agha built a bath house, bazaar and mosque in the quarter with the same name. This has
recently been renovated by the municipality of Esfahan and is now open to visitors.There is also a bathhouse
that is considered to be the most attractive in Iran. After renovation, it has been turned into an ethnological
museum containing waxworks. The bath house has two parts, private and public. The decorations are
polychrome tile and faience mosaic from the 17th century Safavid era but the murals are from the 19th
century Qajarid and the 20th century Pahlavid dynasties.
5 Persian food you should try
Fesenjoon

Translation: None

Ingredients: Stewed pomegranate puree, ground walnuts, chopped

onions, chunks of poultry or balls of ground meat.

What's the deal: Pomegranates were a big deal in Iran long before
Westerners realized they were Wonderful. The tart flavor from "the fruit
of heaven" combined with savory spices creates one of the most
uniquely Persian dishes in the culinary canon -- a seasonal Fall and
Winter dish that, when mentioned to an Iranian, will immediately make
them think you know much more about their culture than you actually
do.
5 Persian food you should try
5 Persian food you should try
Ghormeh Sabzi

Translation: "Stewed greens"

Ingredients: Parsley, spinach, leeks, coriander, kidney beans, dried

lemons, dried fenugreek leaves, turmeric-seasoned lamb or beef.

What's the deal: Iran's most widely eaten stew, this lumpy green dish is
always going to be on the table of any Persian dinner party, while
everyone debates whether Iranian National Team striker Reza
Ghoochannejhad is overrated.
5 Persian food you should try
5 Persian food you should try
Kabob

Translation: Pretty much universal for "meat"

Ingredients: Long strips of minced lamb, chicken, or beef grilled over a fire
and served alongside charred tomatoes, rice sprinkled with sumac, a parsley
salad, and flatbread.

What's the deal: We shish you not, this is probably the most beloved dish in
Iran and ranges from super-cheap street food to stuff that only the Shahs of
Sunset could afford. There are a ton of different varieties where the meat is
spiced differently (turmeric for kabab koobideh, saffron for kabab barg) and
it's usually accompanied by doogh (see below!) or a soda ordered by color
rather than brand name, with black meaning Coke, white for Sprite, and
orange for Fanta.
5 Persian food you should try
5 Persian food you should try
Doogh

Translation: Roughly derives from the verb "to milk"

Ingredients: Yogurt, mint, sometimes diced cucumbers.

What's the deal: Iranians mix yogurt into pretty much everything savory
-- including spaghetti and soups -- and, to get even more yogurt into a
meal, they guzzle glasses of doogh. The sour yogurt drink can
sometimes be tough on foreign palates, which might associate the
same flavors with curdled milk.
5 Persian food you should try
5 Persian food you should try
Tadeeg

Translation: "Bottom of the pot"

Ingredients: Burnt rice flavored with saffron.

What's the deal: Iranians love burnt things. Rice is served alongside most meals, but
the most coveted rice is tadeeg: the bottom crispy layer that's slightly burnt and has
soaked up much of the caramelized saffron. Iran produces 90% of the world's saffron,
which is often said to be as expensive as a "pretty girl's kiss" -- and which you can now
pay for with your knowledge of Persian food.

Dan Gentile is a staff writer on Thrillist's national food/drink team who recently
purchased a very nice toaster oven and is excited about exploring the world of crispy
reheated food. He also enjoys hating mustard. Follow him to pots
5 Persian food you should try
Restaurant
- Restaurant Shahrzad

The master mark man like Mr Chaichi,Rashtian and Meraatian have

presented their art works skillfully in this restaurant. They have left
them here fan permanent. These caused that Shahrzad was introduced
not only as a restaurant but also as a fair of Iranian art.

- Hermes Restaurant & Cafe

Maison Hermes Le Cafe is located on Hermes Ginza,. It is a petit cafe

with luxury, classic and warm design. It is designed for cognoscenti and
some how they want to make it as secret as possible even though with
social media these days, it is almost impossible to keep it low for long.
Restaurant Shahrzad
Hermes Restaurant & Cafe
Accommodation
Abbassi Hotel (Five star)

The glorious architecture of Iran, Abbasi Hotel, like a piece of gem, has been
constantly glittering among other architectural monuments of the world and has
occupied a worthy place in the world of art. It was in the reign of the Safavids, that
the city of Isfahan reached such a renown and elegance which was called " half of
the world".
Accommodation (Pic)
Abbassi Hotel

- Outside overview
Accommodation (Pic)
Abbassi Hotel

- Hall way
Accommodation (Pic)
Abbassi Hotel

- Room
Traditional Market
The Bazaar of Isfahan or Isfahan Bazaar is a historical market in Isfahan, Iran, one of the
oldest and largest bazaars in the Middle East, dating back to the 17th century. The bazaar is
a vaulted two-kilometre street linking the old city with the new.

The Bazaar of Isfahan is located in downtown old Isfahan, Iran, in the northern section of the
Naqsh-e Jahan Square. The main entrance called Qeisarieh and you can walk all along to the
Friday mosque Jameh Mosque the oldest mosque in Isfahan, and one of the oldest in Iran.

Before you enter the Grand Bazaar, if you look back you will see the magnificent view of the
square, which is one of the biggest squares in the entire world. All around the square are
bazaars full of magnificent Persian handicrafts.
Bazaar of Isfahan

One of several entrances of the Isfahan Bazaar. A handicraft maker-seller.

Product

Carpet

Isfahan has long produced antique carpets of great

technical skill and sophisticated aesthetics. The
finest materials were procured and utilized
including silk, lambs wool (called kerke), and
jewel-toned natural dyes to create collectible,
investment-level antique Isfahan rugs
Product
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