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Sisepol Bridge (Allah Verdi Khan Bridge, 1602, also called The Bridge of 33 Arches.<br /> <br /> The bridge is almost 1000 feet long, and crosses the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. It is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design, and it is a popular place for evening promenades. The shot was taken from my hotel room in the early morning.
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Sisepol Bridge (Allah Verdi Khan Bridge, 1602, also called The Bridge of 33 Arches.

The bridge is almost 1000 feet long, and crosses the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. It is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design, and it is a popular place for evening promenades. The shot was taken from my hotel room in the early morning.

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  • Sisepol Bridge (Allah Verdi Khan Bridge, 1602, also called The Bridge of 33 Arches.<br /> <br /> The bridge is almost 1000 feet long, and crosses the Zayandeh River in Isfahan, Iran. It is one of the most famous examples of Safavid bridge design, and it is a popular place for evening promenades. The shot was taken from my hotel room in the early morning.
  • The paintings of Vank Cathedral (best larger to see the incredible detail)<br /> <br /> Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Cathedral) was completed in 1664 by Armenian deportees after the Ottoman War of 1603-1605. It is an interesting blend of Armenian, Greek Orthodox, Persian and Christian architecture. It is filled with amazing paintings, in the style of the early Dutch, of the life of Christ. Some paintings depict tortures inflicted upon Armenian martyrs by the Ottoman Empire. Notice the Armenian cherub motifs on the pendatives* (see note below).<br /> <br /> The outside of the church is quite plain, which doesn't prepare you for the amazing interior where every inch is covered with fine paintings, decorations and gilded carvings executed by Armenian monks under the supervision of Archbishop David. The interior is a true feast for the eyes and a delight (and challenge) for the photographer. I was completely unaware of the existence of this church and it appears to be quite unknown in the West. <br /> <br /> *Note: A pendentive allows the placing of a circular dome over a square room. The triangular segments that taper to points at the bottom receive the weight of the dome, concentrating it at the four corners where it is supported by the piers beneath.<br /> <br /> Other photos of the interior can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/je01Eq">http://goo.gl/je01Eq</a><br /> <br /> 07/06/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Armenian cherub motif surrounded by folded wings, Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran<br /> <br /> 8/05/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • The Last Judgement (best larger for the rich details)<br /> <br /> Panels of painting depicting heaven and hell, Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran. This was my favorite painting in the cathedral.<br /> <br /> Other photos of Vank Catherdral, including its plain exterior, can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/sMFHFk">http://goo.gl/sMFHFk</a><br /> <br /> 11/06/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Panels of paintings depicting the life of Jesus including the Last Supper, Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
  • Raised altar, Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
  • Looking up at the domed sanctuary and semi-octagonal apse with Persian designs, Vank Armenian Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran. On the pedentives you can see Armenian cherubs motifs surrounded by folded wings.
  • Fine paintings on a wall in Vank Armenian Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
  • Entrance door to Vank Armenian Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
  • Painting of Abraham and Isaac biblical story, Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Armenian Cathedral), complete in 1664, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Elaborate painted interior of Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Armenian Cathedral), complete in 1664, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Entry to Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Armenian Cathedral), complete in 1664, Isfahan, Iran
  • Plain exterior of Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Armenian Cathedral), complete in 1664, Isfahan, Iran. <br /> <br /> The cathdral's belfry, containing 2 old bells, is a separate structure, completed in 1702.
  • Welcoming angel at the entrance to Vank Cathedral (Holy Saviour Armenian Cathedral), complete in 1664, Isfahan, Iran.
  • Vank Cathedral with the shadow of the separate belfrey structure that was building several years after the cathedral. Isfahan, Iran
  • Dome of Vank Cathedral with scenes of the expulsion from Eden, Isfahan, Iran
  • Scene from the Annuciation, above the entry foyer to Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran
  • Ceiling of the apse of Vank Cathedral, Isfahan, Iran<br /> <br /> It was impossible to photograph the whole painting since there was a large light in the way, so I photographed one half of the painting and then moved to the other side of the light to photograph the other haf and pasted the two sides together in Photoshop.<br /> <br /> A couple more photos of the inside and a photo of the very plain outside can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/mmvDlg">http://goo.gl/mmvDlg</a><br /> <br /> 16/06/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Belfry to Vank Amernian cathedral<br /> <br /> The cathedral buildling was finished in 1664, but the belfry, with its two large bells, was only completed in 1702.<br /> <br /> A couple of portraits can be seen here: <a href="http://goo.gl/A7JRmY">http://goo.gl/A7JRmY</a><br /> <br /> 20/06/15 <a href="http://www.allenfotowild.com">http://www.allenfotowild.com</a>
  • Plaque to Archbishop David, the founder of Vank Catherdral, with a lovely Persian woman visitor to the cathedral.
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