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Re: Sights of Iran, Chehel-sotoon [Re: afsaneh77] #357127
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Ali-Qapoo Edifice



Built merely as a portal in 15th century, it was developed over many stages, mainly in early 17th century to a palace. Ali Qapoo (meaning "exalted portal") is also the gateway to the other royal establishments of that era, namely Chehelsotoon and Hasht-behesht Palaces. This building is six story, shy of 157½ feet tall, and has a terrace with a view over Naghseh-Jahan square, supported by 18 wooden columns. This building has endured more damages through time than any other monuments of her vicinity and age, and most of her valuable doors and windows have been stolen during wars.

The Entrance and Bazar to the left of the Entrance:



Inside the Portal:






Some of the stairs with dazzling tile works and wooden windows up to the third floor:






Terrace and entrance to the third floor hall:





The third floor hall:






One of the two circular staircases from the third floor up to the sixth floor:




This is a terrace on the fifth floor in the back of the building. It is good to take a little break up here from those cylindrical staircases halfway to the music room. It is hard to identify the Chehelsotoon Palace's roof behind the trees, but it is in front of that extraordinary tall building. I should mention that UNESCO has required to destroy the last floor of that building, which is still under construction; because it has violated the skyline of the Naghshe-Jahan square.




Finally the sixth floor known as the music room. The plaster works of this floor is well worth walking up those stairs. Serving as an acoustic ceiling, the shape of these cut outs resemble pots and vessels.





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Again,they are beutiful pictures


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Thanks DeNiro.


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Re: Sights of Iran, Chehel-sotoon [Re: afsaneh77] #357145
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Thanks Afi, these pix are wonderful. I love everything old so much.


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Originally Posted By: JustMe
I love everything old so much.


Might that explain your obsession with the 66 yr old Al?

EDIT-(Sorry, I had to. On with the pictures! )

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JM, thank you! I'd love to see you give a tour of Moscow and especially Saint Petersburg here.


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Very nice. I bet those spiral staircases are amazing. Thanks for the photos. There's undoubtedly a treasure of history in them.

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Very nice. I bet those spiral staircases are amazing. Thanks for the photos. There's undoubtedly a treasure of history in them.

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Thanks Klydon. They are sure hard to climb though, or I might be getting old.


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I love everything old so much.


Might that explain your obsession with the 66 yr old Al?

You really call him old? C'mon. He's but 66. What we are talking about is some centuries older.


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Re: Sights of Iran, Chehel-sotoon [Re: afsaneh77] #359177
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Another detour from Naghse-jahan to the South of the river, the Armenian quarter of the New Julfa:

The Vank (The All saviour) Church

At the beginning of the reign of Shah Abbas I in 1588, Persia had almost fallen apart. Uzbeks and Afghans had moved into the North-Eastern lands and Ottomans were attacking the North-West, invading parts of Azerbaijan. It took Shah Abbas 14 years to build an outstanding army to conquer both enemies and take back what was lost of the Persian soil. After his victory, he moved his capital from Qazvin to Esfahan and brought with himself thousands of Christian Armenians from the old Julfa in Azerbaijan.


Esfahan was a known city on the silk road and he was hoping that the new Christian population in Esfahan, with their influential merchants make the Persian ties with Spain and other Western countries stronger, so a monopoly in the silk trade could be achieved and the Persian silk and rugs could be exported through other routes than Turkey. Moreover, the Armenians were excellent craftsmen and they could contribute to the industrial achievements and wellbeing of Esfahan. As another motif, he hoped that this would be a great example of tolerance and understanding among diverse ethnic and religious groups in the region and would encourage the foreign merchants to pass through Iran with peace of mind. Therefore he gave the Southern part of the river to the immigrants so that they could build their parishes and houses upon it, and gave them great freedom, enough finances and equal rights, something extraordinary for that era among lands ruled by Muslims. Immigrants called the new founded quarter of Esfahan the New Julfa and started building churches among other things. Shah Abbass's plan paid off. Esfahan entered its golden era of all time and merchants flooded the city, the showcase of the civilization of the Safavid era.




The Vank Church is the finest church of all in Esfahan. Founded in 1606, it didn't fully develop to today's condition until the time of the rein of Shah Abbas II. The building of the new praying room of the church was begun in 1655 under the supervision of Archbishop David and by donations of Armenians, and was completed in 1664. The clock tower was added in 1931.




Detail of the tile work over the main entrance:




View from the main entrance:




Church and belfry to the left:




The belfry, added in 1702 after the belfry of the original church in Julfa, which was demolished by Ottomans:




The arcade and some of graves:




The Western entrance to the church:




The Eastern view and hallway:




The Northern entrance:




Taking photo is not allowed Inside the praying room. I actually had to buy the CD of the photos they've taken themselves. The Illustrations are too gorgeous not to share.

Here is the Altar:






The Illustration of Heaven and Hell:




Various biblical illustrations:











The building of library, built in 1905:




Here is the Museum building, built in 1971. Among its valuable items, there are decrees of Safavid kings for the manner of treating the immigrants. They don't let anyone to take photos here as well.




Memorial for the victims of Armenian genocide of 1915 by Ottoman government:



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Re: Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque [Re: afsaneh77] #359179
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Originally Posted By: afsaneh77
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque





Detail of the Main Entrance


Inside of the Dome


Ceiling Detail


As if your more recent pics were not amazing enough Afs,
I recently watched a program on PBS about the rise of the Islamic empire, and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque pictures they showed were obviously amazing. The scholars noted the detail of all the blue tiles, especially in the ceiling and main entrance. They praised this as simply the most wonderous and beautiful piece of architecture in ALL of Islamic architecture.

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Originally Posted By: Ice
I recently watched a program on PBS about the rise of the Islamic empire, and the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque pictures they showed were obviously amazing. The scholars noted the detail of all the blue tiles, especially in the ceiling and main entrance. They praised this as simply the most wonderous and beautiful piece of architecture in ALL of Islamic architecture.


I think you might be mistaking this mosque with Shah/Imam mosque. If there's any talk about blue tiles, and the most outstanding example of Islamic architecture/tile work/calligraphy, that's definitely the Shah mosque next to this one. I've not posted any picture of that one yet.


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I guess I am mixing the two up, after all, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is simply amazing. Looking at the ceiling is like looking at a 3-D art picture!!!

I hope you post pictures of the Shah/Imam mosque though Afy!

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The dazzling mixture of vibrant colors is beautiful.

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Amazing... keep these coming!


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I've been quite busy and though I've taken some photos of the other mosque, another bridge and a small palace, I've not had a chance to upload them all, or prepare some introduction for them. It is spring and very lovely out here, so I decided that without any further ado; share some photos of a public garden in the city center, which I took this Thursday.






















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Thank you for the wonderful pictures of Spring. Looks like a beautiful place on a beautiful day.Am I mistaken, or do I see birch trees in the background of the second picture?

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You're welcome! Those with white trunks, right? Yes, they are pretty common around here. They look better in Autumn actually for their combination of orange, yellow, red and white!


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Beautiful. You take excellent pictures, Afs.


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Thank you bogey! \:\)


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Nice pics Afs, your city is beautiful \:\)

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Thank you dear! \:\)


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Breathtaking pics...whats the name of that garden?

Request for next time: can you take pictures of the streets, the people, the persian market, the houses etc - you know the "daily" stuff, not just the heavenly gardens and structures.

Show us the "heart" of the city....and show us your carpet collection (if you have one)...


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The name of the Garden translates "Flower's Garden". It is supposed to be the showcase of different flowers that can bloom in different seasons here in Esfahan.

I did actually went there in the hot mid-day to escape the crowed and get photos of only sights, not the people, because it the afternoon, roughly three hours later than I went, there's not a chance of taking photos in peace.

I did put some photos of the heart of the city in the second page; the city itself is nothing extra ordinary for many, although there are not that many high rise buildings because of special instruction codes near the river and historical sights.

As for the Persian market, it is vastly different. There are supermarkets, flee markets, bazars, but mostly there are small shops. I personally don't feel comfortable taking photos of people. I usually try to skip it for many reasons. Some don't like being photographed, and even if they don't mind, this is a very reserved society. Women have to comply with restrict dress codes. You see some with black veils that only shows their faces. Others who are more liberal have to cover their hair with a scarf. It's so plain for my taste to tempt me taking their pictures.

Anyway, as for rug collections, I don't exactly have a collection. We've two semi-fine rugs at home. Rest are all new machine wovens. I assume I could take photos of a rug gallery here, but I'm not sure if the owners allow their collections to be photographed... That's one thing that you'd have to see for yourself and very worthwhile too, for no other rug can beat a silk Persian rug, in design and material.


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All right, all right, you leave me no choice, I'm coming over to visit these places. You'll be my guide.

P.S- dont forget to send me the money for the plane ticket.


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Well, if you ever get your visa, I'll buy you a ticket! Though I'd have to be cautious, it actually can happen. \:D Last December while taking photos of that mosque, I met a fellow from San Francisco. It turned out he had to get a German Passport from his father's native country to be able to get a visa. I guess when there's a will, there's a way. \:\)


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Cool, it's all settled then.
Tell your mom to stop bothering you about marriage. I'm single and you have nothing to lose....besides your money. So here's the deal: you make all the arrangements, find us a nice place to get married, find a good violinist (only make sure she wont wear a red dress for the wedding...as you know I'd like to invite your foreign minister)...and we're set.


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Well, my mom has lost all hope already to see me getting married. Of course the last thing that I care about losing in marriage is my money. BUT, I have an objection toward your guest list. Why he of all people? And what has he got against red dresses?

If you want to have a free ticket with no commitments, you may as well say so.


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Funny that I have to tell you about it, but here's the story:

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/05/04/iraq.conference.ap/index.html

And I thought that Persians love rice \:D

And I guess you didnt hear about your president as well, so here you go:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/6619077.stm

And I DO want to marry you....but I can have more than 1 wife there, right? \:D


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