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17-JUN-2014 Jola Dziubinska

Naghsh-i Jahan Square

Esfahan, Iran

Naqsh-e Jahan Square (Persian: میدان نقش جهان‎ Maidān-e Naqsh-e Jahān; trans: "Image of the World Square"), known as Imam Square (میدان امام), formerly known as Shah Square (میدان شاه), was constructed between 1598 and 1629.
It is now an important historical site, and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It is 160 meters wide by 508 meters long (an area of 89,600 m2). The square is surrounded by buildings from the Safavid era.
On the photo - the northern side Keisaria gate opens into the Isfahan Grand Bazaar.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
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Pawel Kazmierczyk08-Aug-2015 15:35
Supposedly, this is the second largest square in the world, after TienAnMen in Beijing. I hope you had a great interaction with the lovely locals in the square (in addition to a thousand smiles and hellos, I was offered icecream, fruit, and water :)
Stephanie29-Jun-2014 11:59
Such interesting building architecture! I love the romantic horse-drawn carriages too! V
The Ellisons29-Jun-2014 11:49
Ah, people at the square :-) Did you join them for a picnic?
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