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Esfahan became the capital of Pesia a the end of 16th century. An important Armenian community arrived here form Jolfâ (Armenian border) to make the city more attractive. A new borough were created : new Jolfâ. An important Christian community lived here. Here is Vânk cathedral .
An important place is the Meidan, the Royal Place. Now, this place is called the Eman Khomeini Square. The Emam Mosque is very interesting.
some details of this mosque, which one of the most beautiful of the Islamic word :
another interesting place is the Ali Qâpu Palace and the Sheikh Loftollâh Mosque .
There are a lof of bridges in Esfahan...
Esfahan is not only a place with nice buildings, other place are the witness of the recent and tragic history of Iran. I.e. the Golestan cemetery dedicated to victims of Iran-Irak war.
another place...
