The minbar,where the Imam, or prayer leader stands to lead prayers.

This small little door houses a copy of the Holy Qu'ran

But this one little panel not only shows the image of a monkey, but he is carrying a jug of WINE! It predates the rule of Islam.

A side view of Imam Mosque, completed in 1629.

For some reason, I found this intimate peek through the doorway of the mosque intriguing.

These old-fashioned water coolers were placed around the courtyard pool to cool down the crowds during Ramadan. I got some strange looks as I went up to sniff the filter, reminiscent of my childhood -- the smells from my beloved grandmother's house.

Each bit of stalactite molding in this honeycombed archway has it's own unique design.

Horse carriage rides around Imam Square cost 20,000 Rials, about two bucks.

At first glance, I thought these young women were artists until I saw the triangle and protractor in their hands, and realized it was likely homework for their drafting class. Iran highly values education, with women making up the majority of University

The cream-colored dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque inside Imam Square is unique in that it has no minarets, probably because it was never intended for public use, but rather a place for the women in the shah's harem to worship.