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Grand Bazaar, Isfahan
Historical market in Isfahan, Iran / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Grand Bazaar (Persian: بازار بزرگ, transliterated: Bāzār-e Bozorg) is a market located in Isfahan, Iran, also known as the Qeysarriyeh Bazaar (بازار قيصريه), Qeysarie bazaar or Soltani bazaar.
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Qeysarie Bazaar | |
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بازار قیصریه | |
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Location within Iran | |
Alternative names | Soltani bazaar |
General information | |
Status | Cultural |
Type | bazaar |
Architectural style | Isfahani |
Location | Isfahan, Iran |
Coordinates | 32.6631°N 51.6753°E / 32.6631; 51.6753 |
Completed | 1620 |
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The bazaar was one of the greatest and most luxurious trading centers in the Safavid era. It was built in 1620 on the northern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square. It connects the Naqsh-e Jahan Square to the Kohneh Square and Seljukid part of Isfahan.[1][2]