Naghsh Jahan Square with the official name of Imam Khomeini Square, which was also known as Shah Square before 1979, is a square located in the center of Isfahan, Iran. Built between 1598 and 1629, it is now an important historical site and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its width is 160 meters and its length is 560 meters.

 

 

What is so special about Naqsh-e Jahan Square?

Naqsh Jam Square (also known as Saeed Square and Shah Square) is a collection of historical buildings and open space located in the center of Isfahan city. The open green space in the center of the square is unusual for Iranian architecture and is only one of the features that make the role of the world very special.

Where is Naqsh-e Jahan Square?

Naqsh Jahan Square (Persian: میدان نقش جهان Maidān-e Naghsh-e Jahān; trans: "Image of the World Square"), also known as Shah Square (Shah Square) before 1979, is a square in the center of Isfahan, Iran.

What is this famous in Isfahan?

Isfahan is famous for its Iranian-Islamic architecture, grand boulevards, covered bridges, palaces, tiled mosques and minarets. Isfahan also has many historical monuments, works, paintings and works. The fame of Isfahan led to the pun and Persian proverb "Isfahan nasaf jahan ast": Isfahan is half of the world.

Why is Isfahan called half of the world?

One of the reasons that the name of Isfahan can be called half of the world is its rich history that goes back to the Achaemenid Empire and then the Sassanid Empire. The oldest bridge in Isfahan, Shahristan Bridge and Ateshkdeh were built during the Sassanid era.