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On April 30, 2023 at 14:20 Iran time, the team's third stop of the day was Imam Square. Located in the center of Isfahan, Iran, it is the third largest square in the world after Tiananmen Square and Red Square in Russia. It was once the site where the Safavid Empire Emperor Abbas the Great reviewed the army and watched polo matches. In 1979, UNESCO listed Imam Square as a World Heritage Site.

This magical country is free of charge! We always have too many misunderstandings and misunderstandings about this world, just want to tell you a different Iran. When I came back from Iran, I immediately went into a busy and boring job. I thought that I was still in a lively, hot, and Iranian street surrounded by black robe women and men. In this modern society where people are increasingly indifferent, we always spend our private time on various high-tech social networks, and we share our lives with family and friends. In the past few days in Iran, let me stay away from high technology for a while, let me feel the trust, care and communication between people. This may be the power of religion, a nation with a strong faith, always admirable.

The heritage of Isfahan can be seen everywhere in the old city. As long as you deviate from the crowded main road and turn into an alley, you will be convinced that this is not a big city. The city is only half the city of Persia. From the hotel to the most famous Imam Square in Isfahan, you have to go through the local Bazaar, which has a traditional craft shop. You can see the craftsmen in the store wearing a needle-and-axle knife, but it is The front door is deserted, and it may be that the bustling commercial center Bazaar has been moved outside the old city, and the abandonment and ruin here make people feel that history is long and ruthless. Imma Square, which was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1979, is the largest square in Isfahan and a symbol of Isfahan. This reminds me of the international airport in Tehran called Imam Khomeini International Airport. I want to come to the position of the Imam in Iran. Imamu Square is second only to Beijing Tiananmen Square, ranking second in the world. I knew this before I came to Iran, but it was repeatedly emphasized by the Iranians after arriving at many Imam Squares. In Imam Square, there will be many local people taking the initiative. If you encounter Iranians who can speak fluent Chinese, dont be surprised. I have met several people. They are proud to tell you that Imam Square is The world's second largest square, then ask where is the world's first square? Of course, I am very fond of the saffron, I am still very fond of the Imam Square, not only beautiful, but also a lot of lovely people, the visitors here are very enthusiastic.

Isfahan, half a world to Isfahan, is close to sunset. The rooms in Isfahan are very tight. It is said that there are only 2,000 rooms in Isfahan, so it must be fixed in advance. Several of the hot LPs have already been booked more than a month before we came to Iran. I have booked it, but this one is still there. I didn't have much hope for this environment, but I came here to find that this house is really good. It is quite clean and the standard star hotel is very clean. The sights of Isfahan are basically around the Imam Square, so it is best to choose the hotel near the Imam Square. Imam Square is the second square in the world, second only to my Tiananmen Square (good pride) square is lively and extraordinary, three or five groups People sitting on the grass chatting, drinking tea, eating, some greedily greeted us, and some curiously sneaked at us. Imam Square is a circle in Bazaar. All the bars are strolling down. I personally think that Isfahans Bazaar is the most visited, and all kinds of crafts are dazzling, and I cant wait to move back home, but I can also get most of the handwritten letters to be sent. A lot of shops in Bazaar have been closed at night, so you can go shopping during the day.

Iran's oldest mosque: Jameh Mosque

🇮🇷Iran Yazd: Jameh Mosque✔️ 🕌Listed as a World Cultural Heritage for 12 years - four religious buildings from different eras, you can see the evolution of Islamic religious buildings over 800 years... It is the oldest mosque preserved in Iran and the prototype of mosque design in the entire Central Asia region. In Iran, the ceilings of mosques, the mosaics on the walls, the structure of the pillars and domes, and the hollowed-out skylights... Everywhere reveals the understanding and reconstruction of geometric figures in Islamic architectural art. Do you also like to look at mosques like me? ⚠️It opens at 9 o'clock in the morning, catching the first wave in, no tourists, that time is super suitable for taking pictures~

Ancient and solemn Friday Mosque.

Friday Mosque can be said to be the oldest surviving mosque in the world. The mosque is decorated with adobe bricks, exuding a strong rustic style. The walls inside the temple are also finely crafted with adobe bricks, giving off an ancient and simple feel. In 2012, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Four religious buildings from different periods form the most historically rich mosque complex in Iran, reflecting the evolution of Islamic religious architecture over the past thousand years, while also possessing characteristics of the Seljuk, Mongol, and Safavid eras. What attracts attention here is no longer the dazzling mosaic decoration, but the simple adobe brick decoration and the huge and magnificent space. Even today, the Friday mosque is a very important place for religion in Iran, and the opening hours are also strictly limited. Here, there are no colorful ceramic tiles, no finely carved flower tiles, and no gorgeous murals. All that is here is simple and plain. Just like an elderly person, the vicissitudes of time have taken away their youthful appearance, but the pride in their bones is still etched on their face. The main mosque is a typical Arabic-style building. The various patterns on the door and the dome inside the door are decorated with blue glazed tiles, mainly in geometric shapes, plants, and flowers. The bottom of the dome is written in ancient Arabic script with verses from the Quran. The climate in Isfahan, where the mosque is located, is warm and comfortable, with pleasant scenery. The bustling streets, neon-lit nights, ancient buildings standing for thousands of years, and simple food stalls among the prosperous city all together form a beautiful painting unique to Isfahan.

mind blowing

Known as one of the most important and among the earliest religious buildings in Iran, Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan is a magnificent and exquisite, artistically and technically significant monument, which embraces several phases of Islamic architectural development. The mosque is one of the largest and the most mysterious mosques in the Muslim world in which the main building was developed in early Islamic period, on the basis of a late Sassanid monument. The current facade of mosque is related to Seljuk era, however, the most important development projects have been conducted under the Safavid and Buyid dynasties. Masjed-e Jāmé of Isfahan reflects the Byzantium and Classical art in form of a traditional and Islamic building constructed in Razi Persian architectural style with four-Iwan plan. Different sections of the mosque are: a four-Iwan courtyard, shabestan, Mozaffari school, small terraces of Daylamites era, Nezamolmolk dome, Taj al-Mulk dome, Oljeitu altar (the most beautiful stucco altar), the most beautiful carved pulpit, four famous porches named Saheb, Ostad, Shagerd, Darvish Iwans with muqarnas and Karbandi decoration each presents a certain Islamic architectural tendency. The mosque has multiple entrances linking the inner spaces with nearby contexts. In this exceptional masterpiece, we can see not only different architecture and decoration styles, but also several outstanding inscriptions in Arabic and Farsi calligraphy. (https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1397)

The Juli Mosque is also known as the Friday Mosque. It consists of three different periods of mosques and a gate. The east is the gate. The oldest mosque in the north was built during the Turkic rule. The largest mosque in the south is the Mongols. Built in the period, the west is built during the Safavid period, spanning more than 600 years, can be seen as a breathtaking visual display of the history of mosque construction from 999 AD to 1600 AD. The visit of the Ritual Mosque is like reading an Iranian history. Let's start from the oldest northern mosque. The Iwanmen of the north mosque is a typical Turkic Seljuk style, not high, nor Excessive decoration, in line with the nomadic people's pursuit of simple life. The Ivan Gate of the Southern Mosque has Mongolian-style mosaics and angular decorative lines that are rich and gorgeous. The Western mosque has the shortest history and was built during the Safavid dynasty. This is a heyday of Iran.

Thirty-Three Arches Bridge, viewing the old city of Isfahan.

The Thirty-Three-Arch Bridge in Isfahan, Iran is one of the 11 bridges in Isfahan, Iran. It has a total length of 298 meters, a double-layer structure, and a total of 33 arches. The Thirty-Three-Arch Bridge has a history of more than 500 years. History. The bridge is designed as a double-layer structure with a total of 33 holes, which is one of the famous representatives of Safavid bridge design. Thirty-three arches connect the upper and lower Chahar Bagh streets, and the arch bridge also acts as a dam to hold back the river. The river bed will dry up during the dry season. Whenever the lights are on at night in the bridge holes on the first floor, there are always people playing local folk music here, adding a little artistic flavor to the ordinary life of Iranians. There are pedestrian walkways on the second floor, where people come and go, full of life. When the evening comes, the sky still has a hint of dark blue, and the warm yellow light shines on the layers of bridge holes. This is the best time to take pictures. Wearing simple dark colors or local Muslim robes, leaning against the Islamic-style bridge hole, listening to traditional Iranian songs, while enjoying the charming night of Isfahan, the picture is inadvertently frozen here. There are three best locations for the camera. One is on the bridge. In addition to normal shooting, you can put the camera on the ground and set the timer to shoot after ten seconds.

When the night is coming, the thirty-three-hole bridge is like a Hu Ji who is going to play on the stage. He begins to dress himself in an orderly manner, with blue eyes, a distant blue eyebrow, a smile on his lips, and a large string of wrists between his wrists. The gorgeous ornaments, the makeup, and finally the glare. The thirty-three-hole bridge at night is far more affectionate, graceful, and moving than during the day. The entire bridge area is like a big park. People drag their families to talk, call friends and friends, and walk and chat here. When the lights on the bridge are lit up, under the shade of the red willow tree, it is lined with a black sky that is black and black, and the whole bridge is beautiful and bright like a painting.

As the evening came, we arrived at the most famous thirty-three hole bridge. There are 11 bridges on the Zain Darud River in Isfahan, the most famous of which is the 33-hole bridge built in 1602, named after its thirty-three bridge holes. When night falls, the lights are on the bridge and there are more and more tourists on the bridge. It is a pity that the summer has just passed and the river is dry. But for arid Iran, water is wealth, it is a treasure. The main attraction is the Islamic style geometry on the bridge. It is a good choice to take a night view with a tripod mirror at night. The spring and autumn seasons are rich in water, and the riverbed is dry due to seasonal and dam closures.

I am often asked if you have been to more than 20 countries. Which one is the best? I blurted out this question without thinking: Iran. The Iranians have a natural exotic beauty, a big eye with agility, a tall nose, and a generous body. Maybe God has a preference for the Persians when he created people. In all parts of Iran, Tehran is a city of tension and solemnity. Shiraz is the land of romantic poets, and Isfahan is a combination of fashion and retro. It is also the city with the most beautiful skins I have met. They like to come to the thirty-three hole bridge to release their beauty and faint sadness. I always pick up an hour before sunset, the sun begins to converge, and the Persians start to move. In front of a stone brick door on the bridge, I accidentally caught two men who did the same thing. They didn't notice that another person was imitating themselves. At each hole, the uncle who was white and bearded was kindly taking photos with us. Walking on the bridge, a hoarse Iranian grandfather enthusiastically taught me how to take pictures. Although he could not make a sound, he skillfully pointed out the best angle for shooting the 33-hole bridge. Even under the bridge, the boys in threes and threes think about life in the hole of ten meters. I am very curious about how they crossed the river more than two meters to the other side. In the other corner, the lost uncle's nest waited for the sunset. Thirty-three-hole bridge is the soul of Isfahan, and every corner is playing a mysterious story, as long as you pay attention to it.

[Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque] On the edge of Imam Square, after entering, it was shocked by the momentum here. It is so beautiful. It is strongly recommended to come. There are so many mosques in Iran to see it. This impression gives me It is indelible. Tickets: 10w riyal / person indoor light is very dark, should come with a tripod. . Before I saw someone who described the dome as a peacock that had been open for a long time, it was a beautiful dome, and I kept looking up at my neck, but I was too late to leave. There is also a bright spot in this mosque, that is, the cover of LP is also the view here. This is taken according to the angle of the LP cover. Unfortunately, there is a light in the wood. It is said that it is necessary to come in around 8:00 in the winter. In this window, we have taken this light. We are now in the winter time, but after all, it is only in October. I am not sure if it is the winter, and I ran to the bus station early in the morning to buy the ticket to Yazd the next day. I missed the 8 o'clock time, so this statement has not been verified in my case. It is only a great pity that I have not been photographed. . . Although I didn't photograph the light on the LP cover, I have to admit that this light is nothing more than a finishing touch, because the mosque itself is beautiful, beautiful and does not require any extra decoration. Here, people are also seemingly small. If you dont look carefully, you forget that I once left a shadow in the corner.

Sheikh Lovra Mosque, Sheikh Lotfula Mosque is located on the left side of Imam Square in Isfahan, Iran. After careful observation, the mosque does not have a courtyard and a minaret. It is said that the mosque is only used by the interior of the royal family, so it is not needed. The pattern of the huge dome is made up of the central "peacock" and the pattern of lemon-shaped shapes that grow around it. The whole dome is like a sky, and it is extremely beautiful and gorgeous. Outside the Sheikh Lovra Mosque, I met a beautiful Iranian girl. She greeted us enthusiastically: Chinese? Her Chinese name is Lin Xueli. She studied Chinese at the University of Isfahan for four years. The Mandarin word is round and it is said that she will go to China to study in the future. Around the square is the traditional Bazaar. Here, you can buy a variety of jewelry, small storage boxes made of camel bones, exquisite silver pots and pots, and some shops, you can also pay with Alipay and WeChat!

The Sheikh Lotvula Mosque was named after the father-in-law of Abbas the Great (Lebanese Shiite scholar) and was built in the early 16th century. There are two major characteristics worthy of careful observation. First, the mosque has no courtyard and minaret. It is said that the reason is that the mosque is only used by the interior of the royal family, so it is not needed. Second, the color of the exterior of the mosque dome changes with the sun's rays to the evening. Gradually turned pink.

The Kings Mosque, also known as the Sheikh Ruff Mosque, was exclusively used by the royal family during the Safavid dynasty. Abbass famous wife, in order to flatter, was decisively named after his father-in-law, but the people did not The emperors who are willing to be perfect in their hearts have such an image of fear. They still call this the Kings Mosque. I am more responsive to public opinion, or I like the name of the Kings Mosque, so as to highlight the royal lineage. Abbas the Great is a low-key and artistically literate person, so the size of the King's Mosque is not large, only one-fifth of the Imam Mosque next to it, but the interior decoration is beautiful. The skilled craftsmen from Armenia burned the finest ceramic tiles in the world, inlaid in every corner of the mosque, no matter from which angle they see the majesty of the royal family. But the most beautiful design of the entire mosque is the 16 windows on the dome. In the morning, the sun will shine in from the east window, leaving a beam at the highest point of the dome. At noon, 16 windows receive sunlight at the same time. The illumination, the beam will expand like a peacock, and the picture is so beautiful, I can't imagine it.

Imam Mosque, a world cultural heritage site.

The Imam Mosque is located on Imam Square in the ancient city of Isfahan, a world cultural heritage left by the ancient Persian empire. The entire mosque is built in deep blue, with three extremely large hemispherical domes as the main structure. The shape of the main entrance is a typical Iranian niche structure, with towering minarets on both sides, and the entire building faces the direction of the holy city of Mecca. The most eye-catching feature of the mosque is the blue glazed main entrance, the honeycomb-shaped porch arch, the colorful blue patterns, and the beautiful Persian poetry. The most special feature of the Imam Mosque is that standing on Imam Square, you will find that the main entrance of the mosque and the orientation of the mosque are not consistent. This is because the square stipulates that the main entrance of all buildings must face the square, but all mosques must face the direction of the holy city of Mecca. Therefore, the designer cleverly built the orientation of the main entrance of the mosque and the minaret into an oblique angle, so that the square can maintain a neat rectangular shape, and the orientation of the mosque can meet religious requirements. Enter the mosque, and you can appreciate its exterior decorated with exquisite tiles and murals, with repeated patterns, all in blue, and exquisite and gorgeous. When you arrive at the entrance of the mosque, look up at the tall honeycomb-shaped porch arch, and you will instantly feel small. The arch is very spectacular, with each facade inlaid with intricate and exquisite patterned glazed tiles, which is breathtaking and reflects the highest level of cultural and artistic achievements at that time. The entire wall is blue, so blue that it instantly brings a sense of tranquility and coolness to the heart. The blue door with intricate patterns at the Imam Mosque is a true Instagrammable spot. Visitors to Iran always leave a photo of themselves in front of the door, showcasing the exotic beauty of the Islamic architecture. Wearing a dress that matches the color of the mosque, one can take a photo of their back against the complex Islamic patterns, or sit quietly in the prayer hall, letting the light shine on their headscarf. Even a phone camera can capture the beauty of this exotic moment.

Ivanah, who came to Iran, had to look at the Imam Mosque. It is located on the south side of the Imam Square, a fine of Iranian mosque architecture and a crystallization of art and architecture. The entire mosque building is based on dark blue, with three spans of domes as the main structure. The main entrance is a typical Iranian alcove structure with towering minarets on both sides. The whole building faces the holy city of Mecca. The direction. The most special feature of the Imamu mosque is that, standing on the Imam Square, you will find that the main entrance of the mosque and the mosque are inconsistent. This is because the square requires that the main entrance of all buildings face the square, but all mosques must face the holy city of Mecca. Therefore, the designer cleverly built the mosque's main entrance and the orientation of the minaret, so that the square can maintain a neat rectangle, and the orientation of the mosque can meet the requirements of religion. This perfect match makes the imams The mosque is constantly being praised by the world.

The Isfahan Mosque is located in the inner wall of the temple in the center of Isfahan, Iran, and some tall columns. They are all embroidered with blue small tiles in a beautiful Persian traditional pattern, so it is also called the East. Blue Mosque", this blue mosque is bluer than Turkey! Although the mosque is not well known in the country, it is a beautiful mosque that is unforgettable at first sight. There are four towering towers in the mosque, the main entrance and two spires heading north of Imam Square in the centre of Isfahan, the worship hall and two other minarets towards the southwestern Mecca. especially likes the entrance to this mosque, which is different and luxurious like the entrance to a palace.