Ali minaret, Isfahan

Name: Ali minaret
Address: Isfahan, Iran

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Ali minaret is a historical minaret in Isfahan, Iran. It is close to the Ali mosque. This minaret is the oldest minaret in Isfahan, which dates back to the 11th century. This minaret is 52 metres in height and is the second highest historical minaret in Isfahan after the Sarban minaret. It is said that this minaret was originally 54 metres, but its height has been decreased 2 metres in the course of time. There are four inscriptions on the Ali minaret. One of the inscriptions is made of brick and the others are made of ceramic. ()

Local name: مسجد و مناره علی Coordinates: 32°39'56"N, 51°40'59"E

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Isfahan Iran

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Ali minaret – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Kohneh Square.

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Which popular attractions are close to Ali minaret?

Nearby attractions include Shah Ali hammam, Isfahan (5 min walk), Kohneh Square, Isfahan (6 min walk), Emamieh school, Isfahan (8 min walk), Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, Isfahan (9 min walk).

How to get to Ali minaret by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ali minaret:

Bus

میدان امام علی • Lines: تندرو ۳ (4 min walk)
حاج محمد جعفر • Lines: تندرو ۳ (8 min walk)

Metro

Takhti • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)
Shohada • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)