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Iran - Discover Persia

Date: 10/25/2009
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View of the Imam Mosque and Imam Square, taken from the entryway of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Esfahan

Date: 10/08/2009
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My artsy attempt to show the intricacies of tile work that cover almost every square inch of the monuments in Imam Square.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Stalactite moldings fill the niches in the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque

Date: 10/08/2009
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Sunlight filters in through the lattice windows and reflects off the shimmering cream and gold tiles on the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque built in early 1600's

Date: 10/08/2009
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Couldn't resist the decorative frame! It is, after all called the "Ladies Mosque!"

Date: 10/08/2009
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Undeniably one of the most beautiful sights I saw in Iran inside the dome of the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Repainting is underway in Imam Square, so unfortunately we missed the beautiful fountains.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Ancient Persia meets modern Iran as chador-clad woman makes an ATM withdrawal in an ancient mosque. In Islam, mosques are not just for praying, but often times contain restaurants, medical facilities, and in this case, a "money changer.

Date: 10/08/2009
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The 16th century French poet, Renier, called the square "Half of the World," and the nickname understandably stuck, as it is the second largest square in the world, only Beijing's vast Tiannamen Square is larger.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Acoustic design of the music room inside the Ali Qapu Palace within Imam Square includes vase shaped cut-outs to maximize sound of live musicians.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Varied shapes of vases and jars cover the stucco ceiling and walls, providing state of the art acoustics for the 16th century.

Date: 10/08/2009
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Restoration of the frescoes is underway in the Ali Qapu Palace

Date: 10/08/2009
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