71470092 - Colorful murals on old houses in the historical center of Shiraz, Iran.71470086 - Yellow taxi passes by the Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower), an iconic landmark in Tehran, Iran.71470079 - Detail of the intricate tilework on a wall in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470057 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Fars Province, Iran.71470056 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), with the rock cut tomb of king Artaxerxes III above. Persepolis, Iran.71470055 - Ruins of Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC). Fars Province, Iran.71470048 - Exterior view of the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, ancient capital of the Persian kings of the Achaemenian dynasty. Fars Province, Iran.71470045 - Maharloo Lake, aka the Pink Lake, seasonal potassium rich salt lake, in dry season with vivid pink water. Fars Province, Iran.71470041 - Courtyard of Ali Ibn Hamzeh Holy Shrine with a water pool. Shiraz, Iran.71470030 - Minbar (a pulpit in a mosque where the imam stands to deliver sermons) in the prayer hall of Vakil Mosque (18th century). Shiraz, Iran.71470007 - Interior view of a sitting room in Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historic house. Shiraz, Iran.71470004 - Interior view of a room with stained-glass windows in Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historic house. Shiraz, Iran.71469995 - A play of light from multi-colored stained-glass windows inside the 19th century Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, aka the Pink Mosque. Shiraz, Iran.71469993 - Takyeh (building where Shia Muslims gather to mourn Husayn's death) and minarets of the Amir Chakhmaq Complex illuminated at night. Yazd, Iran.71469991 - Rooftop view of old adobe buildings in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood at sunset. Yazd, Iran.71469985 - Facade of the Zoroastrian Fire Temple in Yazd, enshrining the holy Atash Bahram (“Victorious Fire”), dated to 470 AD. Yazd, Iran.71469968 - A selection of traditional handmade pottery and ceramics displayed in a gift shop in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood of Yazd, Iran.71469967 - Alexander’s Prison (left) and the Shrine of the Twelve Imams (right), 11th century mausoleum and shrine, the oldest remaining building in Yazd, Iran.71469956 - A man crosses the street in the historic town of Yazd, Iran.71469942 - Ornate entrance gate of the Mollabashi Historical House in Isfahan, Iran.71469941 - Ornate interior of a small room with stained glass windows in the Mollabashi Historical House. Isfahan, Iran.71469940 - Interior view of the shahneshin (a dedicated reception room) with large colorful stained glass windows in Mollabashi Historical House in Isfahan, Iran.71469935 - Interior view of a handicraft shop in Isfahan, Iran.71469921 - Exterior view of bell tower and facade of the 17th century Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank Cathedral) in the New Julfa, Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran.71469913 - Elevated view of minarets and entrance iwan of the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469847 - A selection of Qalamzani, or Ghalamzani (traditional Iranian metal engraving art) items displayed in a gift shop in the Grand Bazaar. Isfahan, Iran.71469844 - Iranian women walk at the Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469836 - View from below of domed ceiling of the main prayer hall in the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) with its elaborate tiling. Isfahan, Iran.71469825 - Giant Qalamzani, or Ghalamzani (traditional Iranian metal engraving art) ewers displayed outside of a handicraft shop in Isfahan, Iran.71469824 - Muhammadian Mosque with its prominent domed minaret. Kashan, Iran.71469816 - People sit in a small street teahouse while their tea is being made in a traditional way over an open fire. Abyaneh village, Natanz County, Iran.71469814 - Narrow street in the historical village of Abyaneh, Natanz County, Iran.71469806 - View of the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque and its sunken courtyard. Kashan, Iran.71469803 - Interior of the Qajar Pavilion in the Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin), the oldest (1590) Persian Garden in Iran and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kashan, Iran.71469795 - A selection of handmade pottery displayed at shopfront in the Aminoddole Caravanserai, historic structure in the Grand Bazaar of Kashan, Iran.71469791 - View of the main entrance gate of the 18th century Agha Bozorg Mosque through arches of the main building. Kashan, Iran.71469784 - The roof domes of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, aka Qasemi Bathhouse, traditional Iranian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Kashan, Iran.71469777 - Richly decorated domed ceiling of the main hall in Borujerdi House, traditional rich Persian house built in 1857. Kashan, Iran.71469774 - View of the courtyard of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71469770 - Richly decorated terrace walls and ceiling in the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71469768 - Richly decorated domed ceiling in one of the halls of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71470091 - Front view of the Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71470089 - Side view of the Ali Qapu Palace in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Isfahan, Iran.71470083 - Azadi Tower (Freedom Tower), an iconic landmark in Tehran, Iran.71470081 - Exterior view of the Golestan Palace, former royal residence of the Qajar dynasty and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470078 - Interior view of the Diamond Hall (Talar e Almas) in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470076 - Interior view of the Mirror Hall (Talar e Aineh) in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470075 - Interior view of the Ivory Hall (Talar e Adj), a large hall used as a dining room in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470073 - Exterior view of the Marble Throne building in the Golestan Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tehran, Iran.71470067 - Rock-cut tombs of two Achaemenian kings of Persian Empire - Artaxerxes I (right) and Darius II (left). Naqsh-e Rostam Necropolis near Persepolis, Iran.71470066 - The Investiture of Ardashir I, relief depicts the Persian king Ardashir I receiving the sovereignty ring from god Ahura Mazda. Naqsh-e Rostam, Iran.71470060 - Human-headed winged bulls (Lamassu, protective deity) on the Gate of All Nations in Persepolis, capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470051 - Huge stone bulls of the Unfinished Gate (aka Gate of the Army) in Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470050 - Huge stone bulls of the Unfinished Gate (aka Gate of the Army) in Persepolis, ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BC), Iran.71470049 - Column capital with two griffin heads in Persepolis, ancient capital of the Persian kings of the Achaemenian dynasty. Fars Province, Iran.71470036 - The domed pavilion built over the tomb of Hafez, one of the greatest Persian poets of all times. Shiraz, Iran.71470029 - Interior view of central prayer hall with many pillars supporting roof of brick vaults in the 18th century Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, Iran.71470024 - Interior view of the vestibule in Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century traditional Persian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Shiraz, Iran.71470021 - Wax statues of people in the Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century Persian public bathhouse, showing the real life during Zand period. Shiraz, Iran.71470020 - Interior view of the Vakil Bathhouse, 18th century traditional Persian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Shiraz, Iran.71470019 - A selection of local spices for sale displayed at the Vakil Bazaar in Shiraz, Iran.71470018 - Iranian man wearing traditional costume sits at the 18th century Vakil Mosque in Shiraz, Iran.71470009 - Courtyard garden at the Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historical house of Qajar era. Shiraz, Iran.71470006 - View from the veranda with elaborate mirror tiling on the ceiling in Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historical house. Shiraz, Iran.71470003 - View from below of a shiny ceiling inlaid with mirror tiles in the Qavam House (Narenjestan-e Ghavam), 19th century historical house. Shiraz, Iran.71469996 - A play of light from multi-colored stained-glass windows inside the 19th century Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, aka the Pink Mosque. Shiraz, Iran.71469988 - A pyramid of potted climbing plants in Dowlatabad Garden, 18th century regular Persian garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Yazd, Iran.71469987 - 33-meter high 18th century octagonal windcatcher (badgir), the tallest adobe windcatcher in the world. Dowlatabad Garden, Yazd, Iran.71469983 - View of the Tower of Silence and old Khayleh (Kheyla) - buildings for relatives of the deceased to rest during Zoroastrian burial ceremony. Yazd, Iran.71469981 - Rooftop view of the Old City at sunset from the Cafe Nardoon in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood of Yazd, Iran.71469980 - Rooftop view of traditional adobe buildings in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood at sunset. Yazd, Iran.71469974 - Traditional wooden front door with two separate knockers - metal bar for men and metal ring for women. Yazd, Iran.71469973 - A narrow street with arches above in the historical Old City of Yazd, Iran.71469966 - Wooden front door of the Rafiean's Old House (now housing the Yazd Tourist Library) in the historical Fahadan Neighborhood of Yazd, Iran.71469958 - Front door of a traditional Iranian house on a narrow street in the old town of Yazd, Iran.71469950 - An old sundial in the Jolfa Square in the Armenian neighborhood of Isfahan, Iran.71469949 - Courtyard view of the 17th century Hakim Mosque in the historic center of Isfahan, Iran.71469947 - Panoramic interior view of the Hakim Mosque with ornate tiled mosaics on its brick walls and carpeted floor. Isfahan, Iran.71469946 - A narrow cobbled street with sun shade canopy lined with small shops in the historic center of Isfahan, Iran.71469933 - View of a small plaza with water pool at the Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469925 - Exterior view of bell tower and facade of the 17th century Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank Cathedral) in the New Julfa, Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran.71469924 - Colorful frescoes inside the 17th century Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank Cathedral) in the New Julfa, Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran.71469923 - Interior view of the 17th century Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank Cathedral) in the New Julfa, Armenian quarter of Isfahan, Iran.71469852 - Elevated view of the Lotfollah Mosque from the upper terrace of the Ali Qapu Palace. Isfahan, Iran.71469846 - Giant Qalamzani, or Ghalamzani (traditional Iranian metal engraving art) samovar displayed in a handicraft shop in the Grand Bazaar. Isfahan, Iran.71469845 - Iranian artisans hand paint large ceramic pots before final glazing. Grand Bazaar, Isfahan, Iran.71469835 - Panoramic courtyard view of the Shah Mosque (Masjed-e Shah) showing its highly elaborate tilework. Isfahan, Iran.71469832 - Frontal view of the Ali Qapu Palace in Naqsh-e Jahan Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Isfahan, Iran.71469831 - Motorbikes parked at the illuminated Qeysarie Gate, the main gateway to the Grand Bazaar of Isfahan in Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Isfahan, Iran.71469823 - Panoramic view of the Imamzadeh Mohammed Helal bin Ali Shrine and its courtyard in Aran o Bidgol, Iran.71469819 - Interior view of Imamzadeh Mohammed Helal Shrine elaborately decorated with Islamic calligraphy and mirror mosaics (aina-kari). Aran o Bidgol, Iran.71469817 - View of the Imamzadeh Mohammed Helal bin Ali Shrine and its courtyard in Aran o Bidgol, Iran.71469813 - Tourists pass by a souvenir shop with colorful traditional woven rugs displayed outside. Abyaneh village, Natanz County, Iran.71469800 - The Safavid Pavilion in the Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin), the oldest (1590) existing Persian Garden in Iran and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kashan, Iran.71469799 - Fin Garden (Bagh-e Fin), built in 1590, the oldest existing Persian Garden in Iran and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kashan, Iran.71469787 - Interior view of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, aka Qasemi Bathhouse, traditional Iranian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Kashan, Iran.71469786 - Interior view of Sultan Amir Ahmad Bathhouse, aka Qasemi Bathhouse, traditional Iranian public bathhouse, which is now a museum. Kashan, Iran.71469766 - Domed ceiling with open round skylight in one of the halls of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.71469765 - View of the courtyard of the Tabatabaei House, a historic mansion built around 1880 in Kashan, Iran.page suivante
