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Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane Minaret - Isfahan

 

Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret is located in the old part of Isfahan. This historical minaret used to stand close to the city gate in the past. The minaret was also called Ali Minar due to its proximity to the Ali Ibn Sahl mausoleum. The name Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane is given to this minaret because historical Ghushkhaneh garden are located close to it. Now, this minaret stands in a corner of a courtyard which houses a mosque. 

Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret dates back to the 14th century and it is built with the interlocking bricks which provide not only beauty to this structure but also the strength. Lower and middle parts of the minarets lack decorative tiles but design of bricks make up for this. The upper section of the minaret was once gilded with blue tiles but now some of them are missing.

Here Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane Minaret is seen from the Imam Ali Square in Isfahan
Here Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane Minaret is seen from the Imam Ali Square in Isfahan
Another view of the minaret from beautiful Imam Ali Square
Another view of the minaret from beautiful Imam Ali Square
Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret is located in the old part of Isfahan
Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret is located in the old part of Isfahan
This minaret stand in a corner which houses a mosque now
Ghushkhaneh gardens are located close to the minaret
Ghushkhaneh garden are located close to it
It is a 14th century minaret
Upper section of the minaret is adorned with beautiful tiles
Upper section of the minaret is adorned with beautiful tiles
A closeup view of the minaret
Top of the Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane Minaret in Isfahan
Top of the Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane Minaret in Isfahan
This upper section of the minaret was once gilded
This upper section of the minaret was once gilded
Middle parts of the minaret
Middle parts of the minaret