4Th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise On-Site Workshop & Tour

CULTURAL LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CLA)

4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise On-Site Workshop & Tour

27 April to 04 May 2019 Iran 4th CLAT Participant at Golestan Palace

2 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Welcome to Iran

After our very successful international tour and workshops in recent years, The Cultural Landscape Association organize another journey for you to visit and enjoy the cultural landscapes and architectural beauty of Iran.

3 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Persian Garden

4 Persian Garden is the oldest and most important gardens in the world. Persian garden is mostly indicative of psychological needs and less measurable with water requirements. Since ancient times, it was an essential part of Iranian life and its architecture and contributed in the presence of large temples and their symbolic strength. Since Sumerians, gardens surrounded the temple and the royal palace. Life in Iran is dependent on water and the water is in fact the main factor of life. Iranians have drawn a tree with running water which is the most favorable views in a dry land. After water, trees play the most important role in the formation of Persian Garden. Ancient Iranians believed in a sacred angel called Aororoza that hurting the plants would made her upset and angry. Much earlier than other nations, Iranian found that creating gardens is the basis for agriculture and achieved the best practices of building gardens since ancient times.

5 In the Islamic era, huge gardens surrounded the palace, and were considered as part of its architecture, so that the garden covered all main aspects of the building symmetrically. The area was divided into rectangular pieces that small streams passed through them. The gardens were built according to the Iranian predecessors and from the first centuries AD, Iranian-style garden goes beyond borders and widens its scope over time. The garden building method in the eastern countries were inspired by Iranian garden building, in Islam, planting trees was good and unnecessary cut them was considered reprehensible and there are many verses and narrations in this case.

In Persian garden, special attention is paid to geometric shapes and square which shows the distance between the components simple and clear, was of great importance. At the time of planting a tree, the first step is precise in determining the distance from each side and thus forming squares that looking from each side, rows of trees could be seen. Therefore, the general pattern of most Persian gardens consisted of a rectangular space which is quartered by intersecting streams and pathways.

6 In the gardens, or in other words, discipline is the elements of natural, manmade and put together and how the use of natural elements, and select characteristics of their discipline, how to take advantage of them, and their relation with everyday life of people, play a central role. Some elements of Persian Gardens have been used include: ground, water, plant and space, once the intellectual system of Persian architecture and a framework concept and idea of the garden are together form garden. In this way, other elements may be used in the creation of the gardens, which are minor elements or component parts, and the effects of the main elements of garden.

7 Garden Structure

8 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise In a general classification, considering the somatic features, the following gardens can be mentioned: • Garden located on flat levels: Fin Garden, Kashan and Eram Garden, Shiraz • Garden located on steep levels: Bagh Takht, Shiraz • Aquatic Garden: Ael Goly, Tabriz • House Garden: Historic Houses in Kashan and Yazd

9 4th CLAT: Taste Paradise- Itinerary

10 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT: Taste Paradise- Opening Meeting

11 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Places to Visit 1. Tehran 2. Shiraz 3. Yazd 4. Mehriz 5. Isfahan 6. Qamsar 7. Kashan

12 1 Our journey

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Tehran

Tehran is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With a population of around 8.4 million in the city and 15 million in the larger metropolitan area. Tehran is home to many historical collections, including the royal complexes of Golestan Palace, where the two last dynasties of the former Imperial State of Iran were seated.

14 Tehran Grand Bazaar

15 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at Tehran Grand Bazaar

16 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Golestan Palace

17 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at Tehran Grand Bazaar’s Mosque

18 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at Golestan Palace

19 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Tabiat Bridge

20 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Niavaran Park

21 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 2 Our journey

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Shiraz Shiraz is the fifth-most-populous city of Iran and the capital of Fars Province (Old Persian as Pars). At the 2016 census, the population of the city was 1,869,001. Shiraz is located in the southwest of Iran on the "Rudkhaneye Khoshk" (The Dry River) seasonal river. It has a moderate climate and has been a regional trade center for over a thousand years. Shiraz is one of the oldest cities of ancient Persia. 23 Narengestan Garden

24 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Zinat ol Molk House

25 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Pink Mosque

26 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Eram Garden

27 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Vakil Mosque

28 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Vakil Bath

29 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Arge Kharimkhan

30 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Vakil Bazzar

31 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Saraye Moshir

32 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Delgosha Garden

33 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Saadi Tomb

34 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Jahan-Nama Garden

35 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Hafez Tomb

36 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Persepolis

37 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at Persepolis

38 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Naghshe Rostam

39 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Pasargadae

40 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 3 Our journey

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Yazd

Kashan as a city with 7000 years old and was a leisure vacation spot for Safavi Kings. Bagh-e Fin (Fin Garden), specifically, is one of the most famous gardens of Iran. Kashan is internationally famous for manufacturing carpets, silk and other textiles and its very valuable architecture. Today, Kashan houses most of Iran's mechanized carpet- weaving factories. 42 Jameh Mosque

43 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Yazd Historic City

44 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Boroujerdi House

45 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Dolat Abad Garden

46 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Cistern Six Windward

47 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Zoroastrian Fire Temple

48 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Amir Chakhmaq Sq.

49 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel in Yazd

50 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel in Yazd

51 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel in Yazd

52 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4 Our journey

53 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4

Mehriz Mehriz is a small city in and the capital of Mehriz County, Yazd Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 26,364, in 6,954 families. Mehriz has been a region in south of the Yazd plain and in the southeast slopes of Shir Kuh about 16 centuries ago where some qanats were derived from it . ordered by “Mehr Negar” (Sasanian princess and the daughter of Sasanian king “Anushirvan”) , some qanats were built in the region that reached to their sources through54 shorter routes. 4th CLAT Participant in front of the oldest tree in Iran: The Cypress of Abarkuh

55 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel in Mehriz

56 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel Baking Local Bread

57 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise th 4th CLAT4 CLAT Participant Participant at their at their traditional traditional Hotel Hotel in Mehriz

58 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their traditional Hotel in Mehriz

59 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Pahlevanpour Garden

60 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Mehrpadin Castle

61 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant in Mehepadin Castle

62 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Moshir Qanat

63 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Shakib Windward

64 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant in front of the oldest tree in Iran: The Cypress of Abarkuh

65 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 5 Our journey

66 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 5 Isfahan Isfahan (Esfahan) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Esfahan Province. The Persians call it "Nesf-e-Jahan", meaning "Half the World". Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. An ancient town and capital of Persia from 1598 to 1722, it was long noted for its fine carpets and silver filigree. Today, textile and steel mills take their place. Its architecture, tree-lined boulevards and relaxed pace make it one of the highlights of Iran. 67 5 Isfahan Isfahan (Esfahan) is a city in central Iran, south of Tehran and is the capital of Esfahan Province. The Persians call it "Nesf-e-Jahan", meaning "Half the World". Due to its beautiful hand-painted tiling and magnificent public square, it is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. An ancient town and capital of Persia from 1598 to 1722, it was long noted for its fine carpets and silver filigree. Today, textile and steel mills take their place. Its architecture, tree-lined boulevards and relaxed pace make it one of the highlights of Iran. 68 Naghsh-e Jahan Square

69 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant in front of Shah Mosque in Isfahan in Naghsh-e Jahan Square

70 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant in Shah Mosque in Isfahan in Naghsh-e Jahan Square

71 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Khajoo Bridge

72 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Chelsetoon Garden

73 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at their Hotel Lobby in Isfahan

74 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 6 Our journey

75 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 6 Qamsar

Qamsar is a city in central Iran. It is the administrative centre of the Qamsar District, which forms part of Kashan County is 15 km south of Kashan in the Province of Isfahan. From the 13th century and possibly considerably earlier, cobalt was mined near Qamsar. The metal oxide was exported all over the Muslim world for use as the cobalt blue pigment in the decoration of pottery. It is possible that the cobalt ore was also exported to China. Ghamsar is host to one of the biggest festivals of Iran called Golabgiri to produce Rose water in spring. The Kaaba in Mecca is annually76 washed by Qamsar rose water. Rose Garden

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Kashan

80 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Boroujerdi House

81 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Tabatabayi House

82 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant in Traditional Dyeing Workshop

83 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Amin Aldouleh

84 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise Fin Garden

85 4th CLAT 2019: Taste Paradise 4th CLAT Participant at Fin Garden

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