These churches are named as, Stephanos, Yohannah, Katherine, Nikugayoos, Gregor, Minas, Sarkis, Narcis, and Mariam are other Armenian churches in Jolfa, Esfahan.
Vank Church, Esfahan
The Vank Church is one of the most beautiful and largest churches in the Jolfa vicinity of Esfahan. Its gilded ceiling, interior section of the dome and fine historical paintings are matchless. Internally, the walls are adorned with oil paintings that are also gilded similar to that of Iranian art. Religious paintings revealing an Italian touch can be observed here. The founder of this structure was Shah Soltan Hossain Safavid.
Hakoop Church, Esfahan
This is the very first Armenian Church in the territory of Esfahan, and was constructed in 1065 AH, after the Armenians immigrated to this vicinity. At present this church is located in the courtyard of the St. Mary's Church.
Giyoork Church, Jolfa, Esfahan
This is another church in this vicinity, which displays interesting aspects and is also known as the Qarib Church. Colossal, religious slabs of stone from the 'Ooch Church' are safe guarded here.
Beit-ol Lahm Church, Esfahan
The same is located in the Jolfa Square, and was built by an Armenian called Khajeh Petros Vali Janian. His portrait is on the wall of the church.
Other Mausoleums and Imamzadehs, Esfahan
Other Imamzadehs in the province are named as, Shahzadeh Esmaeil (Abyaneh). Shahzadeh Abdollah, Shahzadeh Esmaeil and Shahzadeh Mohammad (Bidgol). Imamzadeh Qaeb (Kashan). Imamzadeh Karar, Baqer, Jaffar, Ibrahim, Shuri, Shah Reza (Esfahan). Imamzadeh Ali Abbas and Bamir (Natanz). Soltan Hossain (Mashhad-e-Ardahal). Taher, Mansur, Qasem Ebne Ali Al Naqi, Qasem Ebne Moosa Ebne Jaffar, Mir Neshaneh and Dar-e-Zanjir (Kashan). Seti Fatimeh Mausoleum in Esfahan, and Shah Seyed Ali Akbar Mausoleum (Shahreza).
Zainabieh, Ardestan
This structure is alongside the west route of Ardestan, in the village of Uznan. This is the resting abode of one of the daughters of the 7t Imam. The structure is beautiful surrounded by a vast area in which is a relatively large pool. The tiled dome and the majestically tall minarets of this pilgrimage site is another focal point.
Shahzadeh Ebrahim-e-Fin Mausoleum, Kashan
The said is a relic of the Qajar era and was constructed by one of the inhabitants of Fin. The mausoleum comprises of a dome worked in turquoise colored tiles, beautiful Minarets and a porch with mirror work and paintings. The mausoleum along with its porch boasts of mirror and tile work.
Mashhad Ardehal Mausoleum, Kashan
This mausoleum bears historical and religious value and was constructed in the Saljuqi era. The same belongs to Soltan Ali Ebne Imam Mohammad Baqer (PBUH). This aggregate consists of the mausoleum, sepulchre, dome, minarets and three courtyards. The southern courtyard (Safa) has several chambers and small porches.
The said aggregate comprises of a mosque, school, water reservoir, Khanegah (or a type of monastery), and dome. But today only the two symmetrical brick domes of the mausoleum and the Khanegah remain. There are two tombs here, covered with beautiful tiles and enclosed in a latticed worked wooden chest.
The same is situated in Kashan and consists of a courtyard, porch and sepulchre. Its dome that is conical in shape has 12 panels and is decorated with vaulted tiles of the Safavid era. Its five pairs of doors have great value as a creative work of art.
Imamzadeh Soltan Mahmood Alavi, Kashan
This structure is octagonal with a diameter of 7 m. and a height of 9 m. along with a platform on each side 2.51 m. in girth and to the height of 5 m. In this structure, gypsum inscriptions with the verses of the great poet Mohtasham Kashany can be noted. There is also another epigraph inscribed in white and 'Tholth' script on an azure blue back ground. This has recorded the name of Shah Tahmasb, the founder of the structure and the date 942 AH. can also be noted. Its dome is pyramid shaped with twelve panels and reaches an elevation of 13 m.
Imamzadeh Soltan Atabakhsh, Esfahan
This lies beyond the ancient gateway of Esfahan - Kashan, and is related to the offspring of Moosa Ebne Jaffar (PBUH). Its construction dates to the Al-e-Booyeh dynasty (320-447 AH). The large porch, tomb, ceiling and the section under the dome and the entrance to the vicinity of the tomb have been embossed with plasterwork.
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Hadi, Kashan
The said is located between Aran and Bidgol, with an elevated dome and two Minarets adorned with tiles. Its courtyard and porch are also interesting aspects, built during the Safavid era. Shahzadeh Hadi is one of the offspring of Imam Zain-ol-Abedin.
Imamzadeh Shahzadeh Easa Va Yahya, Kashan
The same is near the Abiyaneh Mosque and is a construction of the 6th century AH. It consists of two facades, a courtyard, porch, a square sepulchre, chests dating to the year 1303 AH. and a double covered dome with twelve panels, worked with turquoise colored tiles.
Imamzadeh Shah Yalan, Kashan
This tomb is located in the goldsmith section of the bazaar of Kashan. It is the resting-place of Soleiman Ebne Moosa Ebne Jaffar (PBUH). The architecture of the same is related to the Saljuqi period and was built in the year 902 AH.
Imamzadeh Shah Savaran, Kashan
This Imamzadeh is situated in the elevations of the Karkas Mountains, at a distance of 27 km. south of Kashan. The actual structure is square with a dome having twenty panels. The same was constructed in the year 887 AH.
Imamzadeh Peer Davood, Kashan
This tomb is located in the vicinity of Qamsar in Kashan. It has a conical dome with 16 panels, covered with turquoise colored tiles. This structure dates to the Al-e-Booyeh era.
Imamzadeh Helal-ebne Ali, Kashan
This structure has a dome with two Minarets that are decorated with tiles. Its north and south facing courtyards are vast, and the porches high. Besides which there are various chambers, the pool or hauz khaneh, cellars and ancient wind trappers. The same was constructed in the Safavid era, in the year 953 AH.
The same comprises of a facade, large courtyard, chambers, porches and an ancient mausoleum dating to the 7th century AH. Its dome is in the shape of a pyramid with twelve panels. The ceiling of the porch in front of the mausoleum, was adorned with vaulted arches decorated with paintings, mirror work and other paintings as late as the early last century.
The same is located in Kashan and is related to the offspring of Imam Mohammad Baqer (PBUH). The same was constructed in the second half of the 7th century AH. The structure has a tiled dome with two elegant minarets.
Imamzadeh Esmaeil, Esfahan
The said Imamzadeh is located alongside the ancient Shaaya mosque. This structure comprises of an entrance, porch, courtyard and a beautiful large brick dome. It is a fine example of architecture and adornments of the Saljuqi era.
Imamzadeh Darb Imam, Esfahan
The same is located in the ancient locality of Sonbolistan and near Dardasht. There are two tombs in this Imamzadeh, which consists of two domes, a facade, adorned with tiles. Besides three courtyards are in the northern, eastern and western sectors. The same is a relic from the Jahan Shah Qaragoyenloo period.
Imamzadeh Ahmad, Esfahan
This Imamzadeh comprises of a mausoleum and porches to the south and west. There is a black slab in one piece to the length of 3 m. fixed at the entrance and below the wooden latticed worked window. This black stone was apparently an idol in Sumanath formerly, and the Indians were ready to offer pearls equivalent to its weight. But Soltan Mahmood Qaznavi did not agree to this proposal. The tomb of the reputed poet of the 13th century 'Homami Shirazi' is located in the premises.
Imamzadeh Abdollah, Natanz
This Imamzadeh is located on a hillock in Natanz. Its tiled covered dome was renovated in the year 1968, and its epigraph inscribed with religious verses.
Haroon Velayat Mausoleum, Esfahan
This mausoleum was built in the year 918 AH. and is a relic of the reign of Shah Esmaeil Safavid. The same comprises of two tile worked portals, two courtyards, a sepulchre and dome. The vaulted tile work of the facade of the smaller courtyard is historically spectacular and one of the finest in Esfahan.
Abu Lolo (Baba Shoja-edin) Mausoleum, Kashan
This mausoleum consists of a courtyard, porch and conical dome decorated with turquoise colored tiles. The primary date of construction of this dome is unknown, but the date 777 AH. can be observed on the tomb stone. The said tomb is located beyond the Fin gateway.
Other Mosques, Esfahan
Other mosques in Esfahan province are as follows: The mosque and minarets of the Barsian Village, Seen Mosque, Kaj and Dashti Mosque, Qotbiyeh Mosque, Zolfiqar, Dar-e-Joobareh, Aziran, Jarchi, Baq-e-Haji, Aqa Noor Mosque, Mesri, Hakim, Haji Manuchehr Mosque, Soleiman Bek, Sheikh Ali Khan, Ilchi, Ali Qoli Aqa, Maqsud Bek Mosque, Sarkhas, Ali Noosh Abad Mosque, Ali Mosque and its Minarets, Sabz-e-Maidan Jame' Mosque, Kaj Jame' Mosque, Shaaya Mosque and its Minarets, Seyed, Varzaneh, Roknal Molk, Haft Shooyeh, Haji Mohammad Jaffar Abadehyi in the township of Esfahan.
This mosque with its four porches is located in the city of Zavareh, at a distance of 12 km. from Ardestan. The same has been constructed by 'Abu Taher Hossain'.
Sheikh Lotf Ol-lah Mosque, Esfahan
This mosque was constructed by a decree issued by Shah Abbas I and took a period of 18 years to be completed. The architect and mason of this structure was 'Ostad Mohammad Reza Esfahani'. The same is outstanding in respect of its tile work and other pieces of art. Sheikh Lotf Ol-lah was one of the important personalities in the Shiite sect, in what is known as Lebanon today. On the invitation of the Safavid monarch, Shah Abbas I, this famed personality came to reside in Esfahan and this mosque was constructed in honor of this great man.
Saro Taqy Mosque, Esfahan
The mosque has been named after its founder, who was one of the ministers during the reign of Shah Abbas II. This mosque is located in the Hassan Abad vicinity of Esfahan. The exterior portion of the dome of this mosque has been worked on simple lines with brick. But the interior boasts of beautiful paintings.
Mir Emad (Sq.) Mosque, Kashan
This ancient and historical mosque of Kashan is located to the south of the copper bazaar and opposite the main bazaar of the city. The founder of this mosque was 'Khajeh Amir Emad-ud-Din Shirvani'. The said was constructed during the reign of Soltan Jahan Shah Qaraqoyunloo in the years 841-874 AH. The portal is worked in plaster and has water color paintings. These have been repaired time and again and the latest date of repairs was in the year 1243 AH.
This ancient mosque has four porches and beautiful epigraphs worked with plaster. Those within the dome and the southern porch reveal the dates of 553 and 555 AH. The founder of the said mosque was 'Abu Taher Hossain'.
Abbasi Jame' Mosque (Imam Mosque), Esfahan
The same is located to the south of the historical square of Esfahan, and was constructed under the orders of Shah Abbas I. Though its artistic works took place during the rule of his successor; and its epigraphs are the affects of a reputed calligrapher of the Safavid era.
