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Naghshe Jahan
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It was Shah Abbas the Great who made Isfahan his capital and then decreed that the square should be extended to its present size, and lovely buildings set around it. The length of this great square, which is actually rectangular, is 500 meters from north to south, and its width about 150 meters from east to west. It was laid out and beautified in the reign of Shah Abbas the Great, at the beginning of the seventeenth century. From that time until sixty years ago the square presented a very different aspect from the square to day. The whole area of the square within the limits of the water channels round it was quite level, while to the north and south stood two goal posts for the game of polo. Those two goals posts are still in position but replanning with large pool in the center, and lower beds round has transformed the square and given it a completely new look. Most of the buildings round are two-storied and the alcoves simply decorated.
Naghshe Jahan is a place where people gather..play football, walk and socilaise... many years after it was a public areana and remains the same. |
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Hello Fara,
I visited Isfahan in 1970 and it is still one of the most magnificent cities I have seen. In this picture you manage to combine the splendor of the architecture with a relaxed and homely atmosphere. I was there in July, when the weather made people less inclined to spend their time in the sun. I guess this picture was taken in late afternoon.
A fine POV and good colours.
Regards,
Gert
HI Fara,
A nice and interesting shot, colors and light are very good, but I like a lot the atmosphere of this place, well done.
Ciao
andrea
hi fara,
beautiful shot of this mosque. good pov and colours. the photo also depicts the exuberant mood of people in the parks of Esfahan. tfs.
manoj
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