Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan
Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan is an intersection in Isfahan, Central Iran and has an elevation of 1,574 metres. Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan is situated nearby to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, as well as near the castle Ali Qapu.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque and Ali Qapu.
Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
Mosque
Photo: شهاب الدین علیشاهی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is a Shi'ite mosque, located on the eastern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Isfahan, Iran. Construction of the mosque started in 1011 AH and was finished in 1028 AH. Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque is situated 610 metres southwest of Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan.
Ali Qapu
Castle
Photo: Zahradibaji, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ali Qapu is an imperial palace in Isfahan, Iran. It is located on the western side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square, opposite to Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, and had originally been designed as a vast portal entrance to the grand palace which stretched from the square to Chaharbagh Boulevard. Ali Qapu is situated 800 metres southwest of Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan.
Chehel Sotoun
Museum
Photo: Zenith210, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Chehel Sotoun is a 17th century pavilion and garden, in Isfahan, Iran. It was commissioned by Abbas the Great and completed by Shah Abbas II, both Safavid Shahs, mostly for royal entertainment and receptions. Chehel Sotoun is situated 1¼ km west of Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Isfahan and Jey Shir.
Isfahan
Photo: Gire 3pich2005, CC0.
Isfahan is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Isfahan Province. Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
Jey Shir
Neighborhood
Jey Shir is a village in Jey Rural District, in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 1,972, in 519 families. Jey Shir is situated 6 km southeast of Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan.
Jowharan
Neighborhood
Jowharan is a village in Jey Rural District, in the Central District of Isfahan County, Isfahan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 253, in 65 families. Jowharan is situated 6 km east of Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan.
Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan
- Type: Intersection
- Also known as: “Chaharrah-e Shekar Shekan”
- Category: transportation
- Location: Isfahan, Central Iran, Iran, Middle East, Asia
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Latitude
32.6603° or 32° 39′ 37″ northLongitude
51.68417° or 51° 41′ 3″ eastElevation
1,574 metres (5,164 feet)Open location code
8H4HMM6M+4MGeoNames ID
11750155
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In Other Languages
“Chahārrāh-e Shekar Shekan” goes by many names.
- Persian: “چهارراه شکر شکن”
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