Grand Bazaar of Isfahan
بازار بزرگ اصفهان
An ancient vaulted market stretching from the north gate of Imam Square to the Jameh Mosque, where you can buy Persian carpets, copperware, miniature paintings and spices.
The Grand Bazaar of Isfahan has a history stretching back a thousand years. It was expanded northward during the Safavid era from Qeysarieh Gate at the north end of Imam Square, and it runs for about 2 km. Brick vaults shelter sections for carpets, copperware, spices, textiles and printed fabrics. The arcades around the square mainly sell handicrafts to tourists, with enamelware, miniature paintings, inlaid wooden boxes and hand-printed fabrics as specialties. When buying a carpet, compare several shops and bargain. Many shops close on Fridays and religious holidays. You can walk all the way to the Jameh Mosque.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 am–1:00 pm and 4:00–8:00 pm (often closed Fridays)
Nearby sights
- Hakim Mosque
- Ali Qapu Palace
- Naqsh-e Jahan Square
- Chehel Sotoun
- Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque
- Ali Mosque & Minaret
- Shah Mosque (Imam Mosque)
- Ali Gholi Agha Hammam