Bazaar of Isfahan

One of the entrance gates of the bazaar of Isfahan

The Bazaar of Isfahan (Persian بازار اصفهان [ bɑzɑɾ ɛsfɑhɑn ɛ ] ) or Bazaar -e- Bosorg of Isfahan ( بازار بزرگ اصفهان [ bɑzɑɾ ɛ ɛ bozoɾɡ ɛsfɑhɑn ]; The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan) is one of the main attractions of Isfahan. It combines the Shah Mosque, with the Friday Mosque. The bazaar is one of the biggest in Iran, and was built mainly in the 16th century. However, some parts already dating from the 8th century.

The bazaar has many entrance halls, its main entrance is the Qeysarieh - gate on the northern side of the Meidan -e -e Jahan Square Naghsch. The high gate is decorated by Reza Abbasi with ceramic tiles and frescoes depicting the war of Abbas I with the Uzbeks.

The bazaar is like an exhibition of architectural styles at different times after the introduction of Islam in Iran.