subject: Visit Isfahan Bazaar When You Visit Iran [print this page] Visit Isfahan Bazaar When You Visit Iran Visit Isfahan Bazaar When You Visit Iran
Isfahan bazaar dominates the central locality in the city and is known for its antiquity. It is a huge market which is one of the oldest reminders of the bazaars of the past, dating back to the 17th century. Stretching along a two kilometer street, it connects the ancient and modern parts of the city of Isfahan. One end of the market is located in the very old part of the city which can also be identified by the northern part of the Naghsh-e-Jahan Square. Know as Qeisarieh, this is the primary entrance of the bazaar and if you proceed along the path, you will reach the Friday mosque. This is the oldest mosque in Isfahan and can be found at some distance from the entrance of the market.
Grand View of the Meydan
Standing at the grand entrance of the Isfahan bazaar, you will be greeted with the view of all the famous buildings on the Naghsh-e-Jahan Square. This place is known for some of the best known monuments in Iran, which you can see when you visit Isfahan. The bazaars are stretched along the street and they give you a wonderful display of ancient and modern Persian goods. Some parts of the market date back to the 11th century but the major part, as can be seen today, can be identified with the buildings built during the Safavid period. The bazaar came up in place of the Kohneh Square in Isfahan which you must see when you visit Iran.
Architecture of the Bazaar of Isfahan
If you follow the vaulted street along the huge Isfahan bazaar, you will see the splendors of the old city, the Friday mosque, the new maydan built by Shah Abbas along with the old maydan too. There are entrances to the market at all these points and you can enter the mosques and other buildings through the large portals in the way. These portals are exquisitely carved and decorated with mosaic tiles. You can also enter the royal mint and the royal caravansary through these portals and also join the mainstream of the bazaar when you visit Isfahan.
Tourist Attraction
The vaulted street along the Isfahan bazaar opens up at vantage points to lead to hamams and khans along with mosques. The interior is lit up by round openings in the ceiling which brighten up the market. The mornings bring in a lot of business for the traders. Tourists love to visit Iran and generally find souvenirs of interest near the Imam Square.
