TEHRAN Isfahan provinces tourist chief Amir Karamzadeh has announced strategies to restore and rejuvenate the historical locations surrounding the southern and eastern areas of the UNESCO-registered Naqsh-e Jahan Square.During a see to the website on Monday, Karamzadeh and a group of officials from the provincial Cultural Heritage Department examined the historical texture of this significant zone.The department has actually developed a detailed and scientifically-grounded plan to rehabilitate all lands, structures, and historical homes in this area, the official stated.
Each will be designated a tourism-oriented function.As part of this effort, these heritage sites will be incorporated into the provinces tourist financial investment platform.
They will be packaged as financial investment opportunities and provided to interested stakeholders in the tourist industry.Naqsh-e Jahan Square, located in the heart of Isfahan, is among Irans most iconic heritage sites.
Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage website, it attracts countless visitors annually with its abundant history and architectural splendor.Meanings Image of the World, is one of the largest city squares globally and functions as an awesome example of Iranian architecture.
Its large stretch and harmonious design invite travelers to embark on a journey through history, culture, and art that goes beyond time.Constructed under the visionary order of Shah Abbas I in the early 17th century, Naqsh-e Jahan was the heartbeat of the Safavid Empire.With dimensions of 560 meters in length and 160 meters in width, the square covers nearly 9 hectares, making it an enormous focal point of the Safavid capital.
It was here that culture, religion, economy, and politics intertwined flawlessly, forming the nucleus of Persian socio-cultural life.The squares design embodies a harmonious city ensemble, with each side enhanced by four iconic structures, each narrating of its own: the Sheikh Lotfallah Mosque on the east side; the Ali Qapu Pavilion on the west; the Portico of Qeyssariyeh to the north; and the Royal Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) to the south.These splendid erections, adorned with enameled ceramic tiles and elaborate paintings, create a breathtaking panorama that captivates visitors from the moment they step foot onto the squares sandy esplanade.The ancient city of Isfahan, located at the crossroads of Irans north-south and east-west trade paths, reached its zenith between the 9th and 18th centuries.
During the Safavid era, it became Irans capital under Shah Abbas the Great.Moreover, the ancient city was when a crossroads of worldwide trade and diplomacy in Iran and now it is among Irans leading traveler destinations for excellent factors.
It is filled with numerous architectural marvels, such as unequaled Islamic buildings, markets, museums, Persian gardens, and tree-lined boulevards.
Its a city for strolling, getting lost in its mazing bazaars, dozing in beautiful gardens, and meeting people.The Persian proverb Isfahan nesf-e-jahan ast (Isfahan is half the world) shows the citys cultural and historical prominence.AM