Takht-e Foulad Cemetery

The Takht-e Foulad, also known as Lissanul Arz, is a historical, predominately Islamic, cemetery located in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. It is a large funerary complex that includes several historic mausoleums, mosques, tekyehs, sub-cemeteries and standalone graves.

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Type: Cemetery
Description: cemetery in Isfahan, Iranian national heritage site
Also known as: “Takht-e Foulad”, “Takht-e Fulad”, and “قبرستان تخت فولاد”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Rokn-ol-Molk and Harati High School.

Rokn-ol-Molk

Mosque

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The Roknolmolk Mosque, formerly known as the Aksa Mosque, is a Twelver Shi'ite mosque, located in Esfahan, in the province of Isfahan, Iran. Completed in the early part of the 20th century, the mosque was built during the Qajar era and is situated adjacent to the Takht-e Foulad cemetery. Rokn-ol-Molk is situated 620 metres northeast of Takht-e Foulad Cemetery.

Harati High School

School

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Harati High School is a boys' public high school in Isfahan, Iran. It was established more than half a century ago through the initiative and funding of Mohammad Sheikhzadeh Herati Yazdi. Harati High School is situated 1½ km north of Takht-e Foulad Cemetery.

Joubi Bridge

Bridge

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Joubi Bridge, also called the Choobi Bridge, is a bridge over the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran. It was built in 1655, during the Safavid era. The Joui Bridge is located between Khaju and Ferdowsi bridges. Joubi Bridge is situated 1½ km north of Takht-e Foulad Cemetery.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Isfahan and Jey Shir.