Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Naqsh-e Jahan Square, known as Imam Square, is a square located at the center of modern day Isfahan city, Iran. Naqsh-e-Jahan Square was constructed in 1598, when Shah Abbas decided to move the capital from Qazvin to Isfahan and became the main meeting place for the Shah and the people.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square with 89,600 m2 is surrounded by historical buildings from the Safavid era. Ali Qapu Palace is located on the west side, while Shah Mosque is situated on the south side of this square. On the east side is Sheikh Lotf Allad Mosque and the northern side opens into the Isfahan Historical Complex Bazaar. Among all the four monuments, Lotfollah Mosque was the first to be built. Ali Qapu Mansion has a large and massive structure, built in six floors and reaching 48 m height. The Isfahan Bazaar complex which can be traced back to a thousand years ago to Seljuq dynasty but it is mainly from the Safavid period. It is a historical market and one of the oldest and largest bazaars of the Middle East. It is a vaulted, two-kilometer street linking the old city with the new. Masjed Shah can be considered as the Crown Jewel of Naqsh-e-Jahan square.