Esfahan, masterpiece of Islamic art
Ooh Esfahan! It’s called ‘half the world’ and although that might be overstating it, they have much going for them. Their many pieces of art are suprisingly intact, of delicate intricacy and absolutely magnificent. Basically, if you love Islamic art and architecture, you run out of superlatives here.
Lotf Allah mosque. What beauty! You’re allowed to cry.
The Naghsh-i Jahan Square beckons you every day.
Dome of the Imam mosque. The Friday prayer here is packed.
Si-o-seh bridge.
A hard sell… (you’re looking at a river in case you were wondering)
This lovely motif in the Jameh mosque can also be found in the Imam mosque.
I know a business opportunity when I see one. I love the ‘or even more’ part.
Iran is picknick country: thousands of people do so on the river shores at night.
Any questions? This is the hotel I’m staying at.
Jewelry shop… Girls will be girls.
Don’t laugh. This stuff is actually quite drinkable.
There are nice cafes in the Armenian quarter.
More Esfahan pictures.
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