The magnificence of Qajar era architecture

The old market of Qom is one of the historical and popular attractions of the religious city of Qom. Qom is one of the prominent cities of Iran in terms of places and religious beliefs. The city of Qom hosts many travelers from different parts of Iran and even Muslims from other foreign countries every year due to the existence of the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH). In addition to being an indicator of this city in terms of religion and religion, there are many historical and sightseeing places in this city that can be interesting for travelers. This city has been very important and valuable in the past because it was located on the route of the historical and important silk road. Among the historical attractions of Qom, we can mention the old market of Qom. which has been a trading place since long ago. This bazaar is very attractive and interesting in terms of architecture and has two sections or two rows, the date of its construction reaches 1300 AH. Tourists and travelers who intend to travel to Qom by air can travel to Qom by purchasing a plane ticket online and visit its sights and places of pilgrimage.
Why is it recommended to visit the old market of Qom?
• This market, which is about half a century old, is only a small part of the art and architecture of our beloved country, Iran.
• The old market of Qom creates a pure and indescribable feeling in travelers, and this is the reason for attracting many tourists.
• Tourists who travel to Qom can do both pilgrimage and sightseeing, and in fact, the proximity of the Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (PBUH) and the Jamkaran Mosque, as well as the presence of historical places such as the old market of Qom, have made Qom more and more attractive for tourists.
History of the old market of Qom
As mentioned, the old market of Qom is almost half a century or more precisely 400 years old. The old market of Qom was built in 1301 AH. The main architect of parts of this bazaar was a person named Memar Bashi. Of course, the old market of Qom is made up of different sections and has two rows and a number of caravanserais, and its construction began before the Safavid period and continued until the end of the Qajar period. The new market of Qom was built during the time of Naser al-Din Shah, the Qajar king (1831-18896). The development of this market continued in the first years of the Pahlavi dynasty (1979-1995). During the Iran-Iraq war, the old bazaar was partially destroyed.
Architecture of the old market of Qom
The old market of Qom consists of two parts, old and new. The old part with a very magnificent texture is located on the eastern side of Taleghani street, and the new part of the market includes the expansion of this part to the north. The old bazaar and the buildings around it belong to the period before the Safavid period, but the architecture, design and general structure of the new parts are more related to the Safavid and Qajar periods. The important parts of the old market of Qom are as follows: The old market part includes a collection of the entrance of the Razavieh School, the Saboniha Mosque, the Forty Pillar Mosque, and the porch and minarets of the Qasiya School. The new part of the market consists of all the surrounding alleys and Haj Asgar Khan bath. The buildings around it belong to religious places and are being exploited. As mentioned earlier, some parts of the market belong to the Seljuk and Ilkhanid periods. Part of these alleys and surrounding schools are generally dedicated. In the inner part of the bazaar, the domes have skylights that direct a beam of light into the bazaar in a very attractive way. The facade of some parts is brick and some parts are plaster, and yet this simplicity has given this market an effect full of grace and purity.

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