Many cities have one famous complex or square or whatever kind of an urban sign, but Naqsh-e Jahan square has so many kings and rulers. But some of the governments that came along harmed it but more of them added value to this structural beauty. Nowadays it is those times and we all know the true worth of this complex, Whenever you visit Isfahan you are going to visit Naqsh-e Jahan once a couple of times.
More than what your eyes observe The glorious Naqsh-e Jahan
Is it just a square? No, Naqsh-e Jahan is not just a square you can imagine but it is an outstanding historical structure collection in Iran. So many people visit this place from all over of Iran and also other countries to enjoy their life and observe a great work of art. This complex that we call Naqsh-e Jahan before the Islamic revolution happened in 1979 was named the Shah sq. and after the revolution the name has changed to the Imam sq.
The historical tour in the present era
Fasten up your seat belts we are going to take ride to Safavid era in Naqsh-e Jahan, back in the day there was a vast garden in this location which was called Naqsh-e Jahan, the name was driven from a city in the country of Azerbaijan, the city is called Nakhchivan now, so I guess it is easier to get why it is called Naqsh-e Jahan to this day, this is what all original historical attractions have in common, and that is permanent beauty and admiration.
This place has been popular forever The glorious Naqsh-e Jahan
Even before the Safavid era, Naqsh-e Jahan was a lime light spot, every year they used to celebrate Nowruz and their other holidays in that area, there was even a military camp on this site to protect the city, but things changed when Safavid kings ruled the country, they moved the Capital from Qazvin to Isfahan so instead of a garden and some small retailors, the important governmental buildings and ruling hall was place in there.
Shah Abbas Safavid was an open-minded and kind king so he called all the great architectures, and on top of the list we can see the great Muhammad Reza and Ali Akbar Isfahani. He gathered up a group and asked them to design it in an Iranian way, all the designing and decoration is based on the Iranian art by the Iranian artists, the more you get information of this complex it reduces your questions referring why is it still in place.
Still shines like a diamond
This complex has served in many situations and has seen good and bad days as much as you want. Does not matter a court yard for celebration, a shelter for people in war or even a touristic attraction for you to have ice cream while looking at its tall thick walls. Naqsh-e Jahan is and will be a nice spot in any situation because when you combine this structural beauty with the warm hearted Iranian people you will have the best times of your life. We all are familiar with the Polo brand and their well-known logo. This place was the first and almost most exciting place to host polo games, originally it is Chowgaan in Farsi and it is an Iranian ethnic sport, it was such an important act in Sassanid empire.
