Discover Khowraskan in Iran
Khowraskan in the region of Eşfahān is a town located in Iran - some 211 mi or ( 339 km ) South of Tehran , the country's capital .
Local time in Khowraskan is now 04:45 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Tehran " with a UTC offset of 3.5 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yasuj, Basra, Tehran, Shahr-e Kord, and Qom. When in this area, you might want to check out Yasuj . We found some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Khowraskan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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The most beautiful city in the world Flowergyaru's photos around Esfahan, Iran (travel pics)
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Globetrekker.nl - Iran, Isfahan, Zurkhaneh
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Globetrekker.nl - Iran, Isfahan, Meidan-e-Emam
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Interesting facts about this location
Shahrestan bridge
Shahrestan bridge This is the oldest bridge on Zayandeh Rud. The foundations are from the 3rd to 7th century Sasanid era, but the top was renovated by the 10th century Deylamids and finally during the 11th century Seljuk period. However the architectural style is totally Sasanid. The bridge was built in two parabolic shapes. The vertical parabolic component means that the middle point of the bridge is the highest part.
Located at 32.63 51.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Sarouyeh
Sarouyeh (سارویه) was a large library in ancient pre-Islamic Iran. The 10th century chronicler Ahmad ibn Rustah refers to it as "Sarough" (ساروق). The Fars Nameh of Ibn Balkhi calls it Haft Halkeh (هفت هلکه). The library, located near where the city of Isfahan is today, is written by some sources to have been from the era of Tahmuras, in ancient Iran. Majmal al-tawarikh also mentions the library.
Located at 32.63 51.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Khaju Bridge
Khaju Bridge is arguably the finest bridge in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It was built by the Persian Safavid king, Shah Abbas II around 1650 C.E. , on the foundations of an older bridge. Serving as both a bridge, and a dam, it links the Khaju quarter on the north bank with the Zoroastrian quarter across the Zayandeh River. Although architecturally functioning as a bridge and a weir, it also served a primary function as a building and a place for public meetings.
Located at 32.64 51.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Sheikh Lutfollah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture, standing on the eastern side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1603 and was finished in 1618. It was built by the chief architect Shaykh Bahai, during the reigh of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. It is registered, along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Located at 32.66 51.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Molla Abdollah School
Molla Abdollah School is located in the bazaar of Isfahan, Iran, and was a premises for prayer and theological studies by reputed clergy, including Mullah Abdollah Shooshtari, during the reign of Shah Abbas I of Persia.
Located at 32.66 51.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
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