Iran, Esfahan
Maidan Emam or Imam Square is a square in Esfahan, Iran. The original name was Naghsh-e Jahan or Design of the World. The square was constructed by Shah Abbas I the Great between 1590 and 1595. After the Iranian Revolution the square got its current official name, which refers to ayatollah Khomeiny. Nevertheless, many Iranians continue to use the old name.
The square is 560 metres long and 160 metres wide, making it the sixth largest square in the world. At the time of construction it was the largest square in the world. The square was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1979.
On the square there are several monumental buildings. The whole square is surrounded by a double gallery with shops. On the north side of the square is the entrance to the Great Bazaar of Isfahan. On the east side is the Sheikh Lutfallahmoskee, on the south side is the Shah's Mosque, and on the west side is the Ali Qapu Palace. In the middle of the square there are now fountains.
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