Grand Bazaar, Isfahan
The Grand Bazaar (Persian: بازار بزرگ, transliterated: Bāzār-e Bozorg) is a market located in Isfahan, Iran, also known as the Qeysarriyeh Bazaar (بازار قيصريه), Qeysarie bazaar or Soltani bazaar.
| Qeysarie Bazaar | |
|---|---|
بازار قیصریه | |
Location within Iran | |
| Alternative names | Soltani bazaar |
| General information | |
| Status | Cultural |
| Type | bazaar |
| Architectural style | Isfahani |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Coordinates | 32.6631°N 51.6753°E |
| Completed | 1620 |
The bazaar was one of the greatest and most luxurious trading centers in the Safavid era. It was built in 1620 on the northern side of Naqsh-e Jahan Square. It connects the Naqsh-e Jahan Square to the Kohneh Square and Seljukid part of Isfahan.
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