Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Isfahan - Iran

"Khaju Bridge is one of the most famous bridges in Isfahan. It was built around 1650. It has 23 arches and is 105 metres long and 14 metres wide. It links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayandeh River. It also functions as a weir; the downstream side is formed as a series of steps carrying the water to a much lower level." - in wikipedia. Card sent by "ipuenktchen".

"Shah Mosque is a mosque in Isfahan standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square. It has been renamed to Imam Mosque after Islamic Revolution.
Built during the Safavids period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as the masterpiece of Persian Architecture. The Imam Mosque of Esfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran and all over the world. It is registered along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-color mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions." -
in wikipedia.

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