Said
to be Iran’s number one tourist destination, I agreed.
Under
the yellow floodlight, the Si-o-Seh Bridge (33 Bridge) looks beautiful at night
though riverbed was completely dry. So many youngsters gathered here in the
weekend, playing musical instruments and dancing. I was surrounded by a group, though
couldn't communicate, they just wanted to express their dissatisfaction and
made jokes.
The
Naqsh-e Jahan Square is the center of the tourist spots, it was said the 2nd
largest in the world after Beijing’s TianAnMen Sq.
The
bazaar was less hectic than Tehran's, but simpler and more beautiful with vaulted
ceilings. Navigating through the bazaar, I emerged at the other end where the
majestic Masjed-e Jameh located. The mosque expanded in different stages and
integrated Islamic architecture of different era at their height. Superb!
The Masjed-e
Imam (its original name Masjed-e Shah was changed after Islamic revolution) was
equally stunning. Though this was just the 3rd city/town I had
visited, I had feel a little “tired” to see other mosques in my subsequent
journey.
Youngsters dancing and singing under the Si-o-seh Bridge un the weekend.
Illuminated Si-o-Seh Bridge.
Fruit juice is cheap!
Spacious Naqsh-e Jahan Square - fountains.
Souvenir shops around Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Spices.
Cheese.
A view of bazaar.
A view of bazaar.
Vaulted ceiling.
Masjed-e Jameh.
Masjed-e Jameh - beautiful tiles and Islamic design.
Masjed-e Jameh - reflection of an Irwan.
Quran phrase details on a door.
A minaret.
Many mosques...
Iranian refreshments - faludeh.
Masjed-e Imam, view from Naqsh-e Jahan Square.
Think they are not cheap...
The portraits of Imam Khomeni and Imam Khamenei are seen around the country.
Cinema.
A young actor.
Masjed-e Imam - shadows and arches.
Masjed-e Imam - ceiling of a dome.
Masjed-e Imam - shadows through a window.
Masjed-e Imam - arches.
Masjed-e Imam.
A teahouse with special character.
Pots and lamps hung on the ceiling.
