Isfahan
Iran's ancient capital
Isfahan is a city in central Iran, historically one of the great centers of Islamic art and architecture.
The phrase "Isfahan is half the world" reflects its former grandeur as capital of the Safavid Empire.
The name appears in references to Persian rugs, miniature paintings, and historic mosques: The Isfahan carpet featured intricate floral patterns.
Islamic house of worship
- domeRounded vault forming roof
- minaretMosque tower with balcony
- tileworkDecorative ceramic surfaces
- bazaarOpen-air merchant district
courtyard · arch · madrasa · caravanserai · stucco · plasterwork · fresco · iwan
Ornamental handwriting art
- metalworkShaped metal objects
- potteryFired clay objects
- enamelingFusing glassy coating onto surfaces
- inlayEmbedded surface ornamentation
marquetry · filigree · brocade · embroidery · gilding · ceramics · textiles · artisan
Islamic republic in Asia
Wealth used for investment
- empireDomain under unified control
- dynastySuccessive family rulers
- royalOf monarchs
- palaceMonarch's official residence
court · gardens · prosperity · imperial · renaissance
Metrical literary composition
- musicOrganized auditory art
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- literatureBody of written works
- cuisineCharacteristic cooking style
tradition · heritage · festival · biryani · gardens · hospitality
Iran's capital city
- ShirazIranian cultural center
- PersepolisAchaemenid Empire's grand capital
- ReySpanish term for king
mosque
Islamic house of worship
bazaar · courtyard · arch · madrasa · caravanserai · stucco · plasterwork · fresco · iwan · portal
calligraphy
Ornamental handwriting art
inlay · marquetry · filigree · brocade · embroidery · gilding · ceramics · textiles · artisan · goldsmith
Iran
Islamic republic in Asia
capital
Wealth used for investment
palace · court · gardens · prosperity · imperial · renaissance
poetry
Metrical literary composition
- musicOrganized auditory art
- miniatureReduced-scale representation
- literatureBody of written works
cuisine · tradition · heritage · festival · biryani · gardens · hospitality
Tehran
Iran's capital city
- ShirazIranian cultural center
- PersepolisAchaemenid Empire's grand capital
- ReySpanish term for king