Permanent exhibit on historical inscriptions, stones opens in Isfahan

The first permanent exhibition of historical inscriptions and stones has been inaugurated in the Iranian city of Isfahan.

The exhibition, which is the first of its kind in Isfahan, is based in the Chehel Sotoun Palace.

According to the provincial official, the exhibit showcases inscriptions and stone decorations that once adorned some historical buildings, mansions and mosques.

The place is a must-see for tourists and cultural heritage lovers.  

Chehel Sotoun is an example of royal garden from Safavid dynasty. The architecture of the palace is an integration of foreign and Iranian arts.

The palace is located in the middle of a beautiful garden next to a pool.

The capital city of Isfahan has long been nicknamed as Nesf-e-Jahan, which is translated into “half the world”; meaning seeing it is relevant to see half the world.

Isfahan is filled with many architectural wonders, such as Islamic buildings, bazaars, museums, Persian gardens, and tree-lined boulevards.

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