Tomb of Sa'di, also spelled Saadi (Sadi-e-Shirazi), byname of Musharrif al-Din ibn Muslih al-Din, (born c. 1213, Shiraz, Iran - died Dec. 9, 1291, Shīrāz), Persian poet, one of the greatest figures in classical Persian literature.
This four-sided structure houses the tombs of two of the members of the Alavian family, related to the Saljuqi period.
The dome of this structure had been artistically worked with plaster, but through the ages is no more. The tombs are situated under ...
Domenareh Golshan (Two Minarets School) was a historical School dates back to the 5th century AH (Saljuqi period). The minarets of this building are made of brick and delicately taper towards the top. Inscription on tiles (blue in color) are seen on ...
Masjid-e Imam (formerly Masjid-e Shah) is a congregational mosque located in the historic bazaar of Tehran. Fath Ali Shah Qajar commissioned the building, which is dated to 1824/1240 AH in an inscription.
Tabriz clock tower also known as Tabriz Municipality Palace is the city hall and main office of the municipal government of Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Province. In recent years parts of the building is reorganized as municipality museum of Tabriz.
This elegant mosque, with its iconic blue-tiled mosaics and its perfect proportions, forms a visually stunning monument at the head of Esfahan's main square. Unblemished since its construction 400 years ago, it stands as a monument to the vision of Shah Abbas I and the accomplishments of the Safavid dynasty.
Gonbad-e Jabaliye (Jabalieh Dome or Gabri Dome) is also known as the Gabri Dome and is located in Kerman, and the structure is octagonal. The dome has been constructed of brick and stone, though the building is of stone and gypsum, and its architectural ...
This unique mosque in Tabriz is one of the great and best sample of Persian architecture for mosques. Still the locals pray and ceremonies held in this beautiful mosque. It is one of the worth visit sites in Tabriz and also a world heritage site.
Scaled-down architectural models of famous Iranian buildings are dotted around this lovely, spacious walled garden surrounded by small boutiques, cafes and a restaurant. The models include such landmarks as the Si-o Seh bridge in Esfahan, the Gonbad Soltaniyeh and Tehran's Azadi Tower.
A place of pilgrimage but also worth visiting for its unbelievable mirror work, it contains the tomb of the brother of Imam Reza (PBUH) who died in the 8th century. Shah Cheraagh is a funerary monument and mosque in Shiraz.
The first construction of ...
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