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Population: 3,923,225 |
Area: 105937 sq km
Altitude: 1590
Average Temperature: 16.7 |
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Giyoork Church, Jolfa
This is another church in this vicinity, which displays interesting aspects and is also known as the Qarib Church. Colossal, religious slabs of stone from the 'Ooch Church' are safe guarded here. |
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Hakoop Church
This is the very first Armenian Church in the territory of Esfahan, and was constructed in 1065 AH, after the Armenians immigrated to this vicinity. At present this church is located in the courtyard of the St. Mary's Church. |
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Haroon Velayat Mausoleum
This mausoleum was built in the year 918 AH. and is a relic of the reign of Shah Esmaeil Safavid. The same comprises of two tile worked portals, two courtyards, a sepulchre and dome. The vaulted tile work of the facade of the smaller courtyard is historically ... |
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Imamzadeh Ahmad
This Imamzadeh comprises of a mausoleum and porches to the south and west. There is a black slab in one piece to the length of 3 m. fixed at the entrance and below the wooden latticed worked window. This black stone was apparently an idol in Sumanath ... |
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Imamzadeh Darb Imam
The same is located in the ancient locality of Sonbolistan and near Dardasht. There are two tombs in this Imamzadeh, which consists of two domes, a facade, adorned with tiles. Besides three courtyards are in the northern, eastern and western sectors. ... |
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Imamzadeh Esmaeil
The said Imamzadeh is located alongside the ancient Shaaya mosque. This structure comprises of an entrance, porch, courtyard and a beautiful large brick dome. It is a fine example of architecture and adornments of the Saljuqi era. |
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Imamzadeh Soltan Atabakhsh
This lies beyond the ancient gateway of Esfahan - Kashan, and is related to the offspring of Moosa Ebne Jaffar (PBUH). Its construction dates to the Al-e-Booyeh dynasty (320-447 AH). The large porch, tomb, ceiling and the section under the dome and the ... |
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Khajeh Tajedin Mausoleum
The said aggregate comprises of a mosque, school, water reservoir, Khanegah (or a type of monastery), and dome. But today only the two symmetrical brick domes of the mausoleum and the Khanegah remain. There are two tombs here, covered with beautiful ... |
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Saro Taqy Mosque
The mosque has been named after its founder, who was one of the ministers during the reign of Shah Abbas II. This mosque is located in the Hassan Abad vicinity of Esfahan. The exterior portion of the dome of this mosque has been worked on simple lines ... |
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Sheikh Lotf Ol-lah Mosque
This mosque was constructed by a decree issued by Shah Abbas I and took a period of 18 years to be completed. The architect and mason of this structure was 'Ostad Mohammad Reza Esfahani'. The same is outstanding in respect of its tile work and other ... |
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Vank Church
The Vank Church is one of the most beautiful and largest churches in the Jolfa vicinity of Esfahan. Its gilded ceiling, interior section of the dome and fine historical paintings are matchless. Internally, the walls are adorned with oil paintings that ... |
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Other Churches
These churches are named as, Stephanos, Yohannah, Katherine, Nikugayoos, Gregor, Minas, Sarkis, Narcis, and Mariam are other Armenian churches in Jolfa, Esfahan. |
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Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs
Other Imamzadehs in the province are named as, Shahzadeh Esmaeil (Abyaneh). Shahzadeh Abdollah, Shahzadeh Esmaeil and Shahzadeh Mohammad (Bidgol). Imamzadeh Qaeb (Kashan). Imamzadeh Karar, Baqer, Jaffar, Ibrahim, Shuri, Shah Reza (Esfahan). Imamzadeh ... |
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Barsian, Jarchi, Aziran and other mosques
Other mosques in Esfahan province are as follows:
The mosque and minarets of the Barsian Village, Seen Mosque, Kaj and Dashti Mosque, Qotbiyeh Mosque, Zolfiqar, Dar-e-Joobareh, Aziran, Jarchi, Baq-e-Haji, Aqa Noor Mosque, Mesri, Hakim, Haji Manuchehr ... |
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Gavkhoony Wetlands
The above mentioned can be considered as one of the reputed wet lands in the central plateau of Iran. This vicinity covers an area of 476 sq. km. and is located 167 km. southeast of Esfahan. The same is 1,470 m. from sea level and the maximum depth of ... |
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