Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name. View from the museum over the courtyard of the Armenian Apostolic Vank Cathedral in the district of Djolfa, also known as the Holy Redeemer Cathedral and the Church of the Holy Sisters, with the bosom of an Armenian priest in the foreground. The museum's first book printing facilities and the first book printed in Iran are on display. Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name. Entrance to the Armenian Apostolic Vank Cathedral in the Djolfa district (Dschulfa), also known as the "Holy Savior Cathedral" and the "Church of the Holy Sisters". Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name. Foot of the bell tower and entrance to the Armenian Apostolic Vank Cathedral in the district of Djolfa, also known as the "Sacred Erless Cathedral" and the "Church of the Holy Sisters". Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name. Fresco-decorated walls and ceiling vault of the Armenian Apostolic Vank Cathedral in the district of Djolfa (Dschulfa), also known as the "Holy Savior Cathedral" and the "Church of the Holy Sisters". Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province, Friday Mosque (Jame Mosque, formerly King Mosque, since 1979 Imam Mosque, largest mosque in Iran). Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Teenagers picnicking in a park near the 33-arch bridge on the Zayandeh Rud River in Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, on a Friday off work. Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Scene with older men in a poorer neighborhood behind the Friday Mosque of Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province, on a Friday off work, the bazaar are mostly closed. Taken on 26.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, Friday Mosque (Jame Mosque, former royal mosque, since 1979 Imam Mosque, largest mosque in Iran) at the Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt place in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO -World Heritage). The minarets are 52 meters high. Impressive is the 27-meter high entrance portal with drip-vault architecture. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, scene at the Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt place in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site), view of the building complex Ali Qapu ("High Gate") with the porch, from who was able to follow polo games and other events from the time the king and royal household. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, evening scene at the entrance to the Royal Bazaar (Bazar Qeisarieh) on the north side of the Imam Square. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, partial view of Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt place in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site). A father holds the shoes of his daughter in his hand, while the child stands with bare feet in the fountain. The arcades serve as a promenade, behind which shops, artisan stands, restaurants and tea rooms invite you to visit. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, evening scene at the entrance to the Royal Bazaar (Bazar Qeisarieh) on the north side of the Imam Square. A girl and several men watch the colorful soap bubbles that make a woman rise. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque on Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt place in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site), formerly private royal family prayer house, interior wall with prayer niche ( mihrab). Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, overlooking the east side of the Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt square in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site) with the Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, from the veranda of the opposite Building Complex Ali Qapu. The arcades serve as a promenade, behind which shops, artisan stands, restaurants and tea rooms invite you to visit. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque on Imam Square (second largest completely rebuilt place in the world, formerly Shah Square, UNESCO World Heritage Site), formerly a private convent of the royal family. Young visitors use the light of the sun through a window for portraits. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - offer of saffron, tea, spices in the bazaar of Isfahan (Royal Bazaar, Bazaar Qeisarieh). Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide

Iran - Women picnicking in the Imam Square in Isfahan (Esfahan), capital of the province of the same name, in the background the complex of buildings Ali Qapu ("High Gate") with the porch from which the king and royal household used to watch polo matches and other events. Taken on 25.10.2018. Photo: Rolf Zimmermann | usage worldwide