Introducing the Masterpieces Adjacent to the Naghsh-e-Jahan Square of Isfahan, Iran

Abstract

Isfahan is called “Nesf-e-Jahan” in the Persian language, which means “half of the world” due to its magnificent constructions, especially during the Safavid period. Naghsh-e-Jahan Square is one of the glorious architectural masterpieces in Isfahan, containing the Imam/Shah Mosque, the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, the Gheysariye Entrance, and Aalighapu. This complex, with its masterpieces, is the symbol of Isfahan in Iran, undervalued internationally. This article aims to introduce these historic buildings worldwide for the preservation of this significant complex in Isfahan. After brief research about Isfahan, the Naghsh-e-Jahan Square, Imam/Shah Mosque, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Gheysariye Entrance, and Aalighapu are presented expansively. This historic research is based on a qualitative method and personal observations of the author. The results of this article can be useful for preservationists and conservationists in the field of cultural heritage, architects, interior designers, and urban planners for designing in the historical context of ancient cities.