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Botanical garden.
The Flower garden of Isfahan was a major green space project completed in the 1990s in Isfahan, Iran. Serving multiple purposes, the garden is a recreational, cultural, educational and research center. Its buildings incorporate traditional Iranian elements.
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Khaju Bridge
It is the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan and was built by the Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 CE. This structure used to be ornamented with artistic tile works and paintings. It served as a teahouse.
or Choobi
It is one of Isfahan's oldest bridges and was built in 1665, during the Safavid era.
Shahrestan Bridge
This is one of the oldest surviving bridges in Iran; the current version is from an 11th century (CE) renovation, but the foundations are centuries older.
called Shah Mosque before the revolution
Built during the Safavid period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as one of the masterpieces of Persian Architecture. It is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its splendour is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-colour mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.
One of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, this mosque is considered to be the most beautiful in Iran. Built in 1602 by Shah Abbas I and designed by his chief architect, Sheikh Bahai. The mosque was designed to be a private mosque for the royal family and therefore it does not have any minarets. There is a tunnel from the mosque to the Royal Palace, across the square.
The Royal Palace
Early 17th century. It is 48 meters high and there are seven floors, each accessible by a difficult spiral staircase. In the sixth floor music room, deep circular niches are found in the walls, having not only aesthetic value, but also acoustic. It is rich in naturalistic wall paintings by Reza Abbassi, the court painter of Shah Abbas I, and his pupils. There are floral, animal and bird motifs.