Isfahan Grand Bazaar

The Isfahan Grand Bazaar features interconnected passageways stretching two kilometers with vaulted ceilings, intricate brick patterns, and traditional architectural elements throughout its corridors.

Built in 1620 during the Safavid dynasty, this commercial center connected the Naqsh-e Jahan Square to the Kohneh Square, establishing itself as a central trading point.

The bazaar houses numerous artisan workshops preserving traditional crafts such as metalworking, carpet weaving, miniature painting, and calligraphy within its ancient walls.

Operating daily from morning until evening, the bazaar contains multiple entrances, with the main Qeisarieh portal providing direct access to sections specialized in textiles, spices, and handicrafts.

The structure stands as the longest roofed marketplace globally, incorporating architectural elements from both Seljuk and Safavid periods within its extensive network of corridors.

Location: District 3

Official opening: 1620

Architectural style: Safavid architecture

GPS coordinates: 32.66056,51.67628

Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58