Half of the World

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Half of the World
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Copyright: Ali Akbar Abdolrashidi (abdolrashidi) (1210)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-14
Categories: Architecture
Camera: Sony Cybershot p200
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Travelogue: Esfahan
Date Submitted: 2008-04-21 1:16
Viewed: 282
Points: 2
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The central Iranian city, Esfahan, is locally called "Half of the World". It is famous for its main square, Naghsh-e Jahan Square (Persian: maidaan-e naqsh-e jehaan) situated at the center of Isfahan. It is an important historical site and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era. The Shah Mosque,
Imam Mosque, is standing in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan square. Built during the Safavid period, an excellent example of Islamic Architecture in Iran. This mosque was constructed during the Safavid period, in 1611 with seven-color mosaic tiles and valuable inscriptions. The portal of the mosque measuring 27 meters high, crowned with two minarets being 42 meters in height, frames the front of the mosque which opens into Naqsh-e Jahan square.
(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)
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I always enjoy Esfahan pictures, hopefully will be able to visit there one day soon. The green roof of the mosque is particularly memorable. Well done.

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