Monar Jonban
منارجنبان
A 14th-century Ilkhanid tomb where two small minarets above the portal sway in sympathy: shake one, and the other moves too.
Monar Jonban is the tomb of a 14th-century Sufi mystic, and two small minarets added later stand atop its portal. When a staff member climbs one and shakes it hard, the other tower sways in response, a phenomenon that draws many visitors. To protect the building, the shaking demonstrations are held only at set times, and visitors may not climb the towers themselves. A ticket is required. The site lies about 7 km west of the city center and can be combined with the nearby Zoroastrian fire temple in one trip.
Opening hours
Approx. 9:00 am–5:00 pm (scheduled demonstrations)
Nearby sights
- Atashgah of Isfahan
- New Julfa (Armenian Quarter)
- Holy Savior Cathedral (Vank)
- Bethlehem Church
- Si-o-se-pol
- Chaharbagh Abbasi Street
- Chaharbagh School
- Isfahan Music Museum